Crab and Asparagus Soup
Delight in the elegant flavors of Crab and Asparagus Soup, a hearty yet refined dish that combines tender asparagus, succulent lump crab meat, and a silky broth infused with sesame oil and soy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a comforting lunch or a light appetizer, with just 15 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of 20 minutes. A touch of white pepper adds subtle heat, while delicate ribbons of egg lend the soup its signature texture. Perfectly suited for seafood lovers, this nutritious and flavorful soup strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication. Serve it steaming hot with a garnish of fresh crab or green onions for an irresistible, restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh asparagus
- 200 grams lump crab meat
- 1 liter chicken or vegetable stock
- 500 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
In a medium pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus pieces and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly softened.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and 500 milliliters of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the asparagus is tender.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the soup while stirring constantly until the soup thickens slightly.
Gently stir in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break the pieces apart. Let the soup simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk it. Slowly drizzle the egg into the soup while stirring in a circular motion to create ribbons of cooked egg throughout the soup.
Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Stir to incorporate and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the soup from heat and serve hot, garnished with additional crab meat or chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.8 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 325 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 6225 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
