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Felix's She Crab Soup Recipe

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Felixs She Crab Soup Recipe
Felixs She Crab Soup Recipe from easy-cipes.blogspot.com

Description

If you're looking for a warm, comforting soup that will leave you feeling satisfied, look no further than Felix's She Crab Soup. This creamy soup is made with fresh crab meat, heavy cream, and a blend of herbs and spices that give it a rich and savory flavor. Whether you're serving it as a main course or as an appetizer, this soup is sure to impress.

Prep Time

Preparation time for Felix's She Crab Soup is approximately 30 minutes.

Cook Time

Cook time for this recipe is an additional 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound crab meat, picked over for shells and cartilage
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
  3. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in the cream and milk.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking often, for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the crab meat, sherry, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  7. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the soup has thickened to your liking.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version of this soup, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also substitute canned crab meat if fresh is not available.

Nutrition Info

The following nutrition information is per serving:
  • Calories: 580
  • Protein: 24g
  • Fat: 45g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 12g

Recipes FAQ

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes, you can freeze this soup. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container and freezing for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Can I use imitation crab meat?

While you can use imitation crab meat in this recipe, it will not have the same flavor and texture as fresh crab meat. For the best results, use fresh crab meat if possible.

Recipe Tips

  • Be sure to pick over the crab meat carefully for any shells or cartilage before using it in the soup.
  • If the soup is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or chicken broth.
  • For a more pronounced sherry flavor, you can increase the amount of sherry in the recipe to 1/2 cup.

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