Crab and Asparagus Soup with Green Onions and Cilantro
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Crab and Asparagus Soup with Green Onions and Cilantro—a comforting, aromatic dish that combines the sweetness of tender crab meat with the crisp freshness of asparagus. Infused with the warm flavors of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, and thickened to perfection with a light cornstarch slurry, this soup achieves a perfect balance of savory and refreshing. A garnish of sliced green onions and fresh cilantro adds a bright, herby finish to each bowl, making it an ideal choice for an elegant appetizer or light main course. Ready in just 35 minutes and featuring easy-to-find ingredients like chicken broth, soy sauce, and white pepper, this wholesome recipe is quick, flavorful, and satisfying. Serve it steaming hot for a cozy meal, and don’t forget to pair it with crusty bread or jasmine rice to soak up every last drop!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Fresh asparagus
- 200 grams Crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 1 liter Chicken broth
- 3 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
Instructions
Trim off the woody ends of the asparagus and cut the spears into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the asparagus pieces to the broth. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender but still bright green.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the crab meat, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Allow the soup to heat through for 3-4 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until fully dissolved. Slowly pour this mixture into the soup, stirring constantly, to slightly thicken the broth.
Add the sliced green onions and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with additional cilantro or green onions as garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.0 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 4869 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 57.5 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2155 mg | 46% | |
*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.
