AUSTRALIAN CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

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Make and share this Australian Crab and Asparagus Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery & tops
1 large carrot, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups skim milk
1 cup water
1/4 cup sherry wine
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 1/2 cups lump crabmeat
1 1/2 cups sliced asparagus spears

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. Saute the onion, celery, carrot, garlic and shallots, stirring occasionally, till vegetables are soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Sprinkle with flour and stir quickly to combine.
  • Add the milk, stirring constantly, and cook till sauce is smooth.
  • Add the water, sherry, rice, worcestershire, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper and lemon zest.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the crab and asparagus.
  • Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, till the soup is thickened and the asparagus is cooked.
  • Discard bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 333.9, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.7

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