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Creamy Crab and Asparagus Soup

A creamy, flavorful crab and asparagus soup that's easy to make and perfect for a light meal.

Creamy Crab and Asparagus Soup

Try this creamy crab and asparagus soup recipe for a quick, delicious seafood soup that's perfect for any season.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
0s
Total time
35m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 100 g fresh asparagus spears trimmed and chopped
  • 75 g lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 30 g yellow onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 10 g all purpose flour
  • 250 ml chicken broth low sodium
  • 100 ml whole milk
  • 50 ml heavy cream
  • 5 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground
  • 2 g fresh parsley chopped

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Heat unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted.
  2. Add diced yellow onion and minced garlic clove to the pan and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle all purpose flour over the onion and garlic mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute to make a roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add chopped fresh asparagus spears and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer to a blender and puree in batches.
  7. Return the pureed soup to the pan and stir in whole milk and heavy cream.
  8. Add lump crab meat and cook gently for 2 minutes to warm through without breaking up the crab.
  9. Season the soup with fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve the soup hot garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Tips

  • Use fresh lump crab meat for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not boil the soup after adding crab to avoid toughening the meat.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more broth or milk as desired.

Serving Suggestions

  • crusty bread
  • light salad
  • white wine

This creamy crab and asparagus soup is a delightful, easy-to-make dish perfect for a cozy meal any time.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 4
  • Carbohydrates (g): 6
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 85
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.03
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2.5

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