Charleston She-Crab Chowder
Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, minced
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 lbs crabmeat (about 12 crabs)
- 1 quart milk
- 2 cups light cream
- 1/4 tsp mace
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup orange crab roe
- Rind of 1 lemon, grated
Preparation:
Sauté onion & celery in butter until tender. Add flour, fish stock, mace, salt & pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add cream, sherry, brandy & simmer for 2 minutes.
Add crabmeat & roe. Optional: add tomato paste for color. Serve in preheated soup cups & a dollop of whipped cream with an additional sprinkle of crab roe on top.
Servings: 6Source:
Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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