Easy Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup
Description
Easy Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup is creamy, rich, and full of tender crab meat with a hint of sherry. Quick, simple, and perfect for a comforting seafood meal.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 1 medium 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
- Start by turning your Instant Pot to saute', then add 5 tablespoons butter in. Once it melts, stir in the 5 tablespoons flour to make a rue.
- Once it's all mixed in, add the 1 medium onion, 1 stalk celery, and 2 teaspoons garlic, and continue to saute until the onion is softened for about 4 minutes.
- Then gradually whisk in the 2 quarts half and half cream1 pint heavy cream and 1 cup chicken broth then continue to saute until it starts to simmer. Add the 1/2 cup sherry wine 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce.
- Then continue to simmer for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, add the 1.5 pounds lump crabmeatand mix well. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Then ladle into bowls, serve with some fresh herbs as a garnish.
Equipment
- Instant Pot, or Pressure Cooker
- Ladle
Notes
To make Crockpot She-Crab Soup, start by sautéing onions, celery, and garlic, then whisk in flour to create a roux. Transfer the roux to the crockpot, add broth, cream, seasonings, and crab meat, and cook on low for 3–4 hours until rich and creamy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 917kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 34gFat: 75gSaturated Fat: 46gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 273mgSodium: 1821mgPotassium: 828mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 2664IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 473mgIron: 2mg