SHE-CRAB SOUP

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This is such an awesome soup. It is so simple to make, yet so refined and elegent. It's a great start for any dinner party, or just for lunch.

Provided by BlueHyacinth

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon mace
2 cups crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed (fresh or frozen)
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup crushed soda cracker
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Pour milk into top half of double boiler.
  • Add mace and cook 8 minutes over low heat.
  • Add crabmeat, butter and cream.
  • Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir and cook 15 minutes over low heat.
  • Stir occasionally during cooking.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add crushed crackers and let stand several minutes to thicken soup.
  • Stir in sherry just before serving.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.9, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 266.5, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 8.5

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