Sherry-Infused Crab Chowder with Celery and Green Onions

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Sherry-Infused Crab Chowder with Celery and Green Onions offers a rich, velvety texture, blending flaked crabmeat, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of sherry. This pescatarian dish is ideal for a comforting dinner, garnished with fresh lemon slices for a refreshing twist.

With its luxurious flavor profile, this chowder is versatile enough to serve as a starter or a main course. Perfect for cozy gatherings, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a light salad.

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Overview

This full-bodied, creamy crab soup is a delightful blend of flaked crabmeat, sherry, and a medley of vegetables. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it can be garnished with lemon slices for an added touch of tartness.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Dairy, Shellfish, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) margarine
• 1 Medium green onion, minced
• 1 Stalk celery, minced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) all-purpose flour
• 2 Cups fish stock
• 2 Cups milk
• 2 Cups heavy whipping cream
• 1.5 Pounds (lb) crabmeat, flaked
• 0.25 Cups sherry
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 2 Cups hard-cooked eggs, divided
• 1 Pinch paprika, to taste
• 6 Slices lemon

Steps

1. Place eggs in a 2-quart saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10-12 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water and cool.
2. Press the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a sieve and set aside.
3. In a large pot, melt the margarine over medium-low heat. Add the green onions and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
4. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the fish stock, milk, and cream. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add the cooked egg yolks, crabmeat, sherry, salt, and pepper. Heat through.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with a pinch of paprika and a lemon slice, if desired. Enjoy your creamy sherry-infused crab soup!

Enjoy your homemade Sherry-Infused Crab Chowder!