TOMATO CRAB SOUP

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Clinton Liu sends this so-easy soup from Edmonds, Washington. With crab and bits of vegetables in every bite, this rich dish is sure to please all the seafood fans in your family. The fresh basil gives this soup a nice fresh flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
4 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in butter for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. , Whisk in the flour, pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in the broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in crab and basil. Gradually stir in milk; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges