Aunt Myrna's She Crab Soup 🦀🍲

This delightful and creamy She Crab Soup is a luxurious dish that’s perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in. With tender crab meat and a hint of sherry, this dish offers a warm embrace in every bowl! Plus, it's relatively easy to whip up, so don't be intimidated; even novice cooks can impress their guests!

Perfect Pairing

Consider serving this soup with a crusty baguette or some freshly baked cornbread for an unforgettable meal. A crisp, chilled white wine can elevate the experience even more. Cheers! 🥂

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter
1 quart milk
2 cups white crab meat
A few drops of onion juice
1/8 tsp mace
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp flour
1 tbsp chicken base
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp dry sherry

Instructions

Melt and Blend: In the top of a double boiler, melt the butter. Blend it with the flour until smooth to create a roux.

🔥 Be sure to stir continuously to avoid lumps. This sets a great foundation for the creamy texture of your soup!

Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to keep the mixture smooth and creamy.
Mix in the Goodies: Gently fold in the crab meat, chicken base, and all seasonings, except for the sherry.
Slow Cooking: Cook the mixture slowly over simmering water for about 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Finishing Touch: To serve, place 1 tablespoon of warmed sherry into individual soup bowls, then ladle in the soup. For an added touch, sprinkle with paprika or finely chopped parsley.

🌿 Feel free to adjust the sherry based on your taste preferences! A little more or less can make a difference. And don’t forget to savor the delicious aroma wafting through your kitchen!

Variations

Gluten-Free: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free blend to keep the soup deliciously creamy without the gluten.
Add Veggies: Sauté some diced celery and onion in the butter before adding the roux for extra flavor and nutrition.
Spicy Kick: If you enjoy some heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the mix.
Make it Dairy-Free: For a non-dairy version, try using coconut milk or almond milk, and a vegan butter substitute, keeping in mind it will slightly change the flavor.

Now that you have this fabulous She Crab Soup recipe, get ready to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills! 🦀✨ Enjoy!

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Here's the text from the image: --- **Aunt Myrna's She Crab Soup** Serves 4-6 **Ingredients:** - 1 tbsp butter - 1 quart milk - 2 cups white crab meat - few drops onion juice - 1/8 tsp mace - 1/8 tsp pepper - 1/2 tsp Worcestershire - 1 tsp flour - 1 tbsp chicken base - 1/2 tsp salt - 4 tbsp dry sherry **Instructions:** 1. Melt butter in top of double boiler and blend with flour until smooth. 2. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. 3. Add crab meat, chicken base, and all seasonings except sherry. 4. Cook slowly over water for 20 minutes. 5. To serve, put 1 tbsp of warmed sherry into individual soup bowls and add soup. Sprinkle with paprika or finely chopped parsley. *If you want to make soup, but you think you can't, you had better go and ask your aunt!* --- (Note: The text may not be perfectly transcribed, but it captures the essence of the recipe.)

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# Aunt Myrna's She Crab Soup 🦀🍲 This delightful and creamy She Crab Soup is a luxurious dish that’s perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in. With tender crab meat and a hint of sherry, this dish offers a warm embrace in every bowl! Plus, it's relatively easy to whip up, so don't be intimidated; even novice cooks can impress their guests! ### Perfect Pairing Consider serving this soup with a crusty baguette or some freshly baked cornbread for an unforgettable meal. A crisp, chilled white wine can elevate the experience even more. Cheers! 🥂 ## Ingredients - 1 tbsp butter - 1 quart milk - 2 cups white crab meat - A few drops of onion juice - 1/8 tsp mace - 1/8 tsp pepper - 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp flour - 1 tbsp chicken base - 1/2 tsp salt - 4 tbsp dry sherry ## Instructions 1. **Melt and Blend**: In the top of a double boiler, melt the butter. Blend it with the flour until smooth to create a roux. > 🔥 Be sure to stir continuously to avoid lumps. This sets a great foundation for the creamy texture of your soup! 2. **Add Milk**: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to keep the mixture smooth and creamy. 3. **Mix in the Goodies**: Gently fold in the crab meat, chicken base, and all seasonings, except for the sherry. 4. **Slow Cooking**: Cook the mixture slowly over simmering water for about 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. 5. **Finishing Touch**: To serve, place 1 tablespoon of warmed sherry into individual soup bowls, then ladle in the soup. For an added touch, sprinkle with paprika or finely chopped parsley. > 🌿 Feel free to adjust the sherry based on your taste preferences! A little more or less can make a difference. And don’t forget to savor the delicious aroma wafting through your kitchen! ## Variations - **Gluten-Free**: Substitute the flour with a gluten-free blend to keep the soup deliciously creamy without the gluten. - **Add Veggies**: Sauté some diced celery and onion in the butter before adding the roux for extra flavor and nutrition. - **Spicy Kick**: If you enjoy some heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the mix. - **Make it Dairy-Free**: For a non-dairy version, try using coconut milk or almond milk, and a vegan butter substitute, keeping in mind it will slightly change the flavor. Now that you have this fabulous She Crab Soup recipe, get ready to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills! 🦀✨ Enjoy!

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