Ole Virginney Crab Claw Soup
From the Kitchen of: Pepper
Source: http://www.crabplace.com
2 | tbsps. | butter |
1 | tbsp. | all-purpose flour |
2 | eggs, hard-boiled and sievedl | |
1 | tsp. | grated lemon rind |
2 | cups | light cream |
2 | cups | milk |
1 1/2 | pounds | crab meat from claws |
1 | tsp. | Worcestershire sauce |
2 | tbsps. | sherry |
salt and fresh ground black pepper | ||
4 | tbsps. | minced fresh parsley |
Blend butter and flour in the top of a double boiler over simmering
water.
Stir in eggs and lemon rind. Stir in cream and milk alternately, a
little
at a time; continue stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
Add crab meat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire
sauce and sherry, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve in heated soup bowls with a sprinkling of parsley.
Serves 10.