SHE CRAB SOUP
Source of Recipe
Charleston’s most historic restaurant, 82 Queen
Recipe Introduction
This delicious recipe for She-crab soup is served in Charleston’s most historic restaurant, 82 Queen. Dating back to 1688 when South Carolina was a newly formed colony, the three buildings known as 82 Queen Street are located on the site of the former Schenckingh's Square, once part of the original walled city of Charles Towne. Since 1982, 82 Queen has been providing its guests with gracious Southern hospitality, award-winning wines and authentic fresh Lowcountry cuisine.
List of Ingredients
ROUX:
1/4 lb. Butter
1/4 lb. flour
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups milk
2 cups fish stock or water and fish base
1/4 lb. crab roe
1 lb. white crabmeat (Special)
1 cup chopped celery, lightly sautéed with
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup sherry wine
1 TBL. Tabasco Sauce
1 TBL. Worcestershire Sauce Recipe
Melt butter, stir in flour to make roux. Add milk and cream. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients, simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish with sherried whipped cream.
Makes 12 Servings.
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