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Crab & asparagus soup

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  • Prep Time10 min
  • Total Time10 min
  • Makes8 cups (2 L), for 6 servings
*PLUS Cooking time: 10 minutes
By Chatelaine

Ingredients

  • 900-mL carton chicken broth, or 2 284-mL cans condensed chicken broth

  • 400-mL can coconut milk

  • 1 large bunch asparagus

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 227-g pkg imitation crab

  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Instructions

  • Place broth and coconut milk in a large saucepan. If using canned broth, also add 1 can of water. Stir and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

  • Meanwhile, snap or cut off and discard tough ends from asparagus. Slice spears into pieces about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. Measure out frozen peas and leave on the counter. Coarsely chop crab. Grate and measure out lemon peel and ginger.

  • When broth boils, stir in asparagus pieces, frozen peas, crab, lemon peel, ginger and salt. Return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately, sprinkled with coriander.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 189, Protein 9.5g, Carbohydrates 7.4g, Fat 14.1g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 843mg.

A hint of lemon and ginger rounds out this intriguing and popular soup. Ingredients can be prepped ahead of time.

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