LIME-CRAB SOUP

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Be anything but crabby after enjoying this sunny citrus bisque. You'll net half your daily folate needs per bowl.

Provided by Jennifer Iserloh

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Picnic     Dinner     Lunch     Lime     Crab     Avocado     Healthy     Self     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 limes, zested and juiced
3 cups fresh corn, cut from about 6 cobs
1/2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
4 cups reduced-sodium nonfat chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 pound cooked crabmeat
1 avocado, pitted and diced
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds
4 ounces tortilla chips or strips (optional)

Steps:

  • Reserve 1 tablespoon lime juice. Blend remaining lime juice, zest, corn kernels, chile, adobo sauce, broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Divide soup among 4 bowls. Toss crabmeat, avocado, cilantro, cumin seeds, reserved lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Sprinkle soup with crab mixture and serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

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