What Makes This Soup So Good
Not heading to Charleston any time soon? You’re in luck! You can make this classic Lowcountry soup at home super easily. Don’t be intimidated by the ingredients or the instructions!It’s incredibly rich and luxurious. It’s a total star in its own right, too. All you really need to go with it is a perfect, crusty French bread and maybe a simple salad. Maybe. If you’re really hungry.The flavors blend seamlessly. Nothing overpowers or clashes with another.Every serving is full of delicious, juicy crabmeat – we’ve made sure of it!
Key Ingredients
Roe – “She crab” soup gets its name because it’s made from female crabs, with their roe. I don’t live in South Carolina, or on a coast, so it’s not easy (or maybe even possible) for me to get crab roe, but if you can, do it. I try to use regular fish roe when I can but it’s not a huge deal to skip it either! The extra flavor it adds is WORTH IT, but definitely make this soup even if you can’t find it! Don’t let Lowcountry purists tell you you can’t use fish roe!Sherry – Just like in our lobster bisque, the sherry puts this she crab soup over the top. If you don’t have sherry, you can use white wine or brandy.
Chef’s Tips
Hot liquids expand quickly in a blender, which can push the lid off and create a huge mess (not to mention it could burn you!). In the recipe notes below, there are important tips for blending the hot she crab soup – be sure to read them before you get to that step!You can use fresh or canned crabmeat in this soup. If you’re skipping the roe, you’re technically making crab bisque instead of she crab soup, but I won’t tell if you won’t!The Old Bay seasoning gives the soup a little kick. Don’t worry, though, it’s not too much! You can add more if you like or dial it back a little to get your ideal flavor.
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