From Elizabeth on 37th , one of Savannah’s most popular restaurants.
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup green onion, minced
1/2 cup celery, minced
1 tablespoon carrots, minced
6 tablespoons flour
2-1/2 cups milk
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup cream
1/4 cup good sherry
1 lb. claw crab meat, picked over
Melt butter over low heat in saucepan. Add minced onion, celery and carrot and cover, sweat until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Add seasonings, cream, sherry and crab. Serve immediately.
Serves 12.