Instant Pot South Carolina She-Crab Soup
Description
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.
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
- Start by turning your Instant Pot to saute', then add the butter in. Once it melts, stir in the flour to make a rue.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot, or Pressure Cooker
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 913kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 34gFat: 75gSaturated Fat: 46gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 273mgSodium: 1821mgPotassium: 819mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 2629IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 460mgIron: 1mg