What exactly is she-crab soup? I was with a friend who ordered it and it looked yummy, but I didn't know what it was really.
It's wonderful!! Female blue crab is used, so that the roe (eggs) may be added to the soup.
She Crab Soup Recipe - How To Make She Crab Soup
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups half & half cream
4 teaspoons finely-grated onion
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and white pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest (rind)
1 1/2 pounds flaked blue crab meat*
1/4 cup crab roe**
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh parsley leaves
* If you live in parts of the country where blue crab is not available, other types of crabmeat, such as Dungeness, snow, king, or rock crab, may be substituted.
rest of the recipe is here....
http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Chowder/SheCrabSoup.htm