She-crab soup

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 T light butter4 T flour2 small onions, grated4 ribs celery, finely chopped1 T minced garlicsalt and pepper to taste1 t Old Bay seasoning1 qt 1% milk1/2 C light cream1/2 C fat-free evaporated milk1 T Tabasco sauce2 T Worcestershire sauce1 lb lump crab meat1 lb chopped cooked shrimp1/2 C sherry
Directions
In a dutch oven or large sauce pan over medium heat, melt the butter and flour together. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes for a blond roux. Stir in the onions, celery, and garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and mace. Cook the vegetables for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, cream, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the soup for 15 minutes. Stir in the crab meat and shrimp and continue simmering for 10-15 minutes. Ladle the soup into each bowl. Drizzle 1/2 T sherry into each bowl.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASRIFFE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 364.3
  • Total Fat: 12.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 249.5 mg
  • Sodium: 646.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 39.7 g

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