Crab and Sweetcorn Soup
Warm, comforting, and effortlessly elegant, this Crab and Sweetcorn Soup is the perfect dish to elevate any meal. Packed with tender crab meat and bursts of sweet, juicy sweetcorn kernels, this silky, savory soup is thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and features delicate egg ribbons that lend a luxurious texture. Infused with the aromatic zing of grated ginger and a touch of sesame oil, every spoonful is a balance of flavor and warmth. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a starter for special occasions. Garnish with crisp spring onions for a fresh finish, and serve steaming to impress your family or guests. Perfect for seafood lovers searching for a lighter yet satisfying soup recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 150 grams sweetcorn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 liter chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks spring onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable stock to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the grated ginger, sweetcorn kernels, and crab meat to the stock. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the soup, stirring constantly, to thicken the soup. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat it lightly. Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the simmering soup while stirring gently with a fork or chopstick to create delicate egg ribbons.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Remove the soup from heat and ladle it into bowls. Garnish with thinly sliced spring onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
663 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 325 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 7412 mg | 322% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*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.
