CRAB SOUP WITH SHERRY

Everybody loves this rich, comforting soup that’s a tradition in the South. It has a smooth texture and is brimming with crab.

—REGINA HUGGINS SUMMERVILLE, SC



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 pound fresh or frozen crabmeat, thawed

6 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth

1 small onion, grated

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups 2% milk

2 chicken bouillon cubes

3 cups half-and-half cream

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1. In a small bowl, combine crabmeat and sherry; set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually add milk and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cream and crab mixture; heat through. Sprinkle individual servings with parsley.