ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH CRAB MEAT
This is a lovely spring soup with a beautiful color and sheen and a perfectly balanced flavor. Neither the asparagus nor the crab meat overpower each other. Note that the authors of the "Silver Palate Cookbook" say the best way to puree asparagus is with a food mill which gets out all the fibrous tissue. Nevertheless, a blender or food processor will work if you strain the soup afterward. This is a luxurious menu choice for a luncheon or a dinner appetizer. Consider it for Easter, too. The recipe was originally posted on the TOH website both by Cathy and by Janie. It was taken from a cookbook called "The Soup Bible."
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Crab
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim asparagus by snapping off the woody ends and cut spears into 1-inch pieces.
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add asparagus and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until bright green. You may add chopped onion and garlic to the saucepan with the asparagus if you wish the additional flavor.
- Add stock and bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam from surface. Lower heat and simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until asparagus is tender, yet crisp. Reserve 12 to 16 asparagus tips for garnish. Season soup to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and continue simmering for 15 to 20 minutes until asparagus is very tender.
- Puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor or pass the mixture through the fine blade of a food mill back into the saucepan. You may want to strain the soup at this point; you want the soup to be satiny. Return the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Blend the cornstarch with the 2 tablespoons cold stock or water and whisk into the boiling soup to thicken. Stir in the cream and adjust the seasoning. Add the optional butter if you wish; this is what puts the lovely sheen on the soup.
- To serve: ladle the soup into heated bowls and top each with a spoonful of the crab meat and a few of the reserved asparagus tips.
CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my son called to ask for the recipe so he could make it for his roommates. -Patti Bogetti, Magnolia, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter. Stir in the flour, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended; gradually add water and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in potatoes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Add asparagus; cook 8-12 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the cream and crab; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH TIMBALE OF CAVIAR, CRAB AND AVOCADO
Provided by Hubert Keller
Categories Soup/Stew Shellfish Vegetable Appetizer Sauté Seafood Crab Asparagus Avocado Spring Summer Chill Party Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes. Add spinach, cover and simmer until wilted, about 4 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer soup to large bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool, then cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
- Mix crabmeat, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and shallot in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix avocado and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in another small bowl; mash coarsely. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place tomato can or biscuit cutter in center of 1 soup bowl. Spoon in 1 tablespoon avocado mixture; smooth top. Spoon in 1 tablespoon crab mixture; press lightly to compact. Spoon in 1 tablespoon avocado mixture. Top with 1 teaspoon caviar. Carefully lift off can. Repeat in remaining soup bowls with remaining timbale ingredients. Ladle soup around each timbale. Serve immediately.
CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
This is such an easy soup, yet it is elegant enough for special occasions. To effectively cut corn kernels off the ear, stand the cob up vertically with the stem end on the cutting boards. Slice down the length of the cob with a knife.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the asparagus and corn; stir. Add the sherry and white pepper; stir. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green in color.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into soup, adding it gradually, until lightly thickened. The soup should not be as thick as a sauce.
- Once the soup is thickened, add the crabmeat and scallions. Stir well, and serve immediately.
CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
Make and share this Crab and Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mamie37
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan.
- Add asparagus, crab and onions.
- Saute 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft.
- Reduce heat to medium low, add soup, broth and water.
- Bring to a boil, add soy sauce and white pepper to taste.
EASY CREAMY CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
Creamy soup with crab, potatoes, and asparagus. I made this on a whim one Sunday when crabmeat was on sale at the store. It comes together quickly and is very tasty! You could easily replace the asparagus with another vegetable with equally good results.
Provided by gax000
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and stir the bacon and onion in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir the garlic and yellow bell pepper into the bacon mixture; cook and stir together another 2 minutes.
- Mix the diced potato, asparagus, crabmeat, skim milk, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper into the bacon mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 613.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
ASPARAGUS AND CRAB MEAT SOUP - MANG TAY NAU CUA
Make and share this Asparagus and Crab Meat Soup - Mang Tay Nau Cua recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vietnamese
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the broth, 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, the sugar and salt in a 3 quart soup pot.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet.
- Add the shallots and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic.
- Add the crab meat, the remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce and black pepper to taste.
- Stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute.
- Set aside.
- Bring the soup to a boil.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and stir gently until the soup thickens and is clear.
- While the soup is actively boiling, add the egg and stir gently.
- Continue to stir for about 1 minute.
- Add the crab meat mixture and asparagus with its canning liquid; cook gently until heated through.
- Transfer the soup to a heated tureen.
- Sprinkle on the coriander, scallion and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.7, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 59.7, Sodium 1146.4, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 15.2
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme in 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 pounds asparagus (trimmed and chopped), 1 1/2 cups each water and chicken broth and a big pinch of salt. Simmer until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Working in batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot, whisk in 1/2 cup crème fraiche and warm through (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Top with more creme fraiche and chopped chives.
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