Crab and Asparagus Soup with Green Onions and Cilan

Name: Crab and Asparagus Soup with Green Onions and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; ½ cup shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings; 12 lb picked dungeness crabmeat; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 lb asparagus, thick ends removed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon fish sauce, to taste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, to taste; white pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
½ cup shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings
12 lb picked dungeness crabmeat
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 lb asparagus, thick ends removed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon fish sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce, to taste
white pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

1
Sweat the shallots in the oil over medium heat until translucent.
2
Add the crab meat and asparagus and saute for two minutes, stirring gently so as not to shred the crabmeat.
3
Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
4
Slowly pour the eggs in while stirring gently.
5
Combine the corn starch and water in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
6
Pour into the boiling soup while stirring and cook for five minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and add the soy sauce, fish sauce and white pepper.
8
Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro and scallions.
9
Serve immediately.

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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 tablespoons peanut oil, ½ cup shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings, 12 lb picked dungeness crabmeat, 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Crab and Asparagus Soup with Green Onions and Cilantro falls under the Seafood 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.

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Crab and Asparagus Soup with Green Onions and Cilantro

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