She Crab Soup is a rich, deliciously creamy bisque that I discovered on a visit to Charleston, SC. Whether you use fresh crab or canned, this easy recipe will become a favorite.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT25M
Rating
4.88 stars (39 reviews)
Keywords
crab
Ingredients
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots (diced)
1 small carrot (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup white rice (un-cooked)
2 Tablespoons Tomato paste
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of nutmeg
Kosher salt and white pepper to taste
2 cups clam juice ((bottled))
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 lb. fresh crab meat
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dry sherry
Fresh chopped parsley and paprika for garnish
Categories
Soup
Cuisine
Southern
Steps
Melt butter over medium low heat, add shallots, celery, carrots and bell pepper, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Deglaze pan with 1/2 white wine, scrapping up any browned bits.
Whisk in clam juice and chicken broth (or fish stock), rice, tomato paste, Worcestershire, Old Bay seasoning, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, cooking until vegetables are tender and rice is very soft, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
In batches to avoid burning yourself, puree crab soup in a blender until smooth. Once soup is pureed, bring it back to a simmer over a medium low heat.
Add in crab meat, and whisk in 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Cook just until hot, adding 1/2 cup sherry the last 2-3 minutes for additional flavor. If necessary, thin soup with additional broth to desired thickness.
Ladle into soup bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a dash of paprika and an additional shot of sherry if desired.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 316 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 18 g
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 82 mg
Sodium: 853 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Reviews
Donna Glandorf on 2025-10-02 (5 stars): This was absolutely delicious! I made it for my husband and I while vacationing in Florida. Thank you for sharing this keeper recipe!
Devin on 2025-08-03 (5 stars): Sorry forgot to rate but the use of clam sause I was a bit nervous but couldn’t find fish stalk. Trust the process.
Tiffany McKeel on 2025-04-06 (5 stars): Boil 2 eggs and put them in the blender with some stock until smooth. This gives you the roe flavor and depth. Also, in true charleston fashion. Add a few dashes of tobacco sauce. Great recipe