Coconut Soup Recipe

Name: Coconut Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs crab legs; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 stalk lemongrass; 1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot; 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped); 1 garlic clove (minced); 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1 teaspoon red curry paste; 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice; 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tablespoon mint (fresh finely snipped); 1 tablespoon cilantro (fresh finely snipped)

Servings: persons

2 lbs crab legs
1 tablespoon cooking oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 stalk lemongrass
1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon mint (fresh finely snipped)
1 tablespoon cilantro (fresh finely snipped)

1
Break crab legs to fit into a large saucepan.
2
Cook crab legs in the oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to medium.
4
Add onion, lemongrass, ginger, jalapeno and garlic; cook and stir 4 minutes.
5
Add wine and curry paste and cook until wine has almost evaporated.
6
Add coconut milk and clam juice.
7
Bring mixture to boiling reduce heat.
8
Simmer covered, 20 minutes.
9
Add mint and cilantro and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Remove crab legs; set aside.
12
Pour soup through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl.
13
Serve soup in small bowls.
14
If desired sprinkle fresh cilantro on top of individual servings.
15
Remove crabmeat from legs and sprinkle over each serving.

117

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs crab legs, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 stalk lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Coconut Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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