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Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup

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INSTANT POT SOUTH CAROLINA SHE-CRAB SOUP

Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup –This is one of the most delicious soups you will ever eat. This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, and it’s so easy to make! You can also use a crockpot if you don’t have an Instant Pot. The secret ingredient in this soup is Old Bay Seasoning, but it has plenty of other great flavors as well.

INSTANT POT SOUTH CAROLINA SHE-CRAB SOUP

The South Carolina She-Crab Soup is a dish that has been passed down through generations. This soup is known for its creamy, salty, and sweet taste. It’s almost impossible to find in restaurants because You can only find it in homes of the Carolinas—She-crab meat, heavy cream, onion, celery, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.

Our family recipe comes from my mother-in-law, who was born in the south. And when my family and I went to visit her, she would usually make this soup! My kids loved helping her make this dish with fresh local crabs that they caught.

If you have not made soup in the Instant Pot yet, let me tell you there is no better way to make homemade soups! They are so good, and unlike traditional methods of stirring the soups over a burner, with the Instant Pot, you push a button, and the Instant Pot does all of the work for you!

Some of my other favorite Instant Pot Soup Recipes are INSTANT POT COPYCAT PANERA’S BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP, INSTANT POT CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP, INSTANT POT CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP, and INSTANT POT FRENCH ONION SOUP.

What Is South Carolina She-Crab Soup?

South Carolina She-Crab Soup is a creamy, milk-based soup made with crabmeat and vegetables. The dish originated in the Low Country region of South Carolina, where you will find it on the menu in almost every restaurant. Today, this delectable Southern seafood soup is enjoyed throughout the United States, particularly during cold weather months when people are looking to warm up with some hearty comfort food.

You will find that the recipes vary across regions but typically include an abundance of fresh corn, tomatoes, celery, and onions sautéed together before adding milk or cream. You can enhance the flavor by using shrimp instead of crabmeat or adding other ingredients like okra or spinach leaves at the end to create a one-of-a-kind dish.

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup
  • Butter
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Onions
  • Celery
  • Minced Garlic
  • Salt
  • Half and Half
  • Heavy Cream
  • Chicken Broth
  • Old Bay Seasoning
  • Hot Pepper Sauce
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Lump Crabmeat
  • Sherry Wine
  • Serve With: Fresh Lemons, Dill, or Chives

How To Make Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Start by turning your Instant Pot to saute’, then add the butter in. Once it melts, stir in the flour to make a rue.

Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Once it’s all mixed in, add the onions, celery, and garlic, and continue to saute until the onion is softened for about 4 minutes.

Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Then gradually whisk in the half and half cream and broth, then continue to saute until it starts to simmer. Add the sherry, Old Bay Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Then continue to simmer for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the crabmeat and mix well. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes.

Then ladle into bowls, serve with some fresh herbs as a garnish.

Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup

Crab Soup Recipe Notes:

  • This recipe can be prepared in an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or pressure cooker. The recipe will remain the same.
  • This soup can also be prepared in a large stockpot.
  • Continue to stir the soup, so the Rue does not burn.

How To Store Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup?

Soup is great comfort food. One of the best things about soup is that it’s easy to make and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

This soup does not freeze well since there is both dairy and crab.

What Type of Crab To Use In Crab Soup?

I am so excited to share this recipe with you all about what type of crab to use in crab soup! With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time for many families to start thinking about their Thanksgiving menus.

For best results, use fresh lump crabmeat. You really want to taste the crab in every bite. The imitation crab meat will not taste the same.

More Instant Pot & Ninja Soup Recipes:

INSTANT POT COPYCAT PANERA’S BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP

INSTANT POT CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP

NINJA FOODI SOUTHWESTERN CHILI

INSTANT POT CHICKEN POT PIE SOUP

INSTANT POT CREAM OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

NINJA OR INSTANT POT EGG DROP SOUP

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Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup –This is one of the most delicious soups you will ever eat. This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, and it's so easy to make! You can also use a crockpot if you don't have an Instant Pot. The secret ingredient in this soup is Old Bay Seasoning, but it has plenty of other great flavors as well.

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 913 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 1 stalk celery peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 quarts half and half cream
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 pounds lump crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup sherry wine
Optional Serve With: A squeeze of fresh lemon, fresh dill, and/or fresh chive
Instructions
  1. Start by turning your Instant Pot to saute', then add the butter in. Once it melts, stir in the flour to make a rue.

  2. Once it's all mixed in, add the onions, celery, and garlic, and continue to saute until the onion is softened for about 4 minutes.

  3. Then gradually whisk in the half and half cream and broth, then continue to saute until it starts to simmer. Add the sherry, Old Bay Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

  4. Then continue to simmer for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the crabmeat and mix well. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes.

  5. Then ladle into bowls, serve with some fresh herbs as a garnish.

  6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 913 Calories from Fat 675
% Daily Value*
Fat 75g115%
Saturated Fat 46g288%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
Cholesterol 273mg91%
Sodium 1821mg79%
Potassium 819mg23%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 2629IU53%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 460mg46%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Carrie says

    Made this today – thanks for the recipe. It was a great starting point although we had to almost triple the spices and seasonings to get it to our desired taste. It’s a keeper, for sure!

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    • Jennifer Truong says

      I definitely agree that way more seasoning is needed. However, this recipe was very helpful in getting me started.

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