Crab Asparagus Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Crab Asparagus Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Not your average chicken stock; 1 whole chicken; 2 other chicken carcasses or assorted chicken parts you have in your freezer; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 2 pods star anise; 1 2 inch segment of ginger, crushed with the back of your knife; 1 sprig rosemary; 1 sprig thyme; 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled; 2 small bay leaves; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; Crab Asparagus Noodle Soup; 1 pound crab, picked over (I used blue crab); 1 pound asparagus, woody ends removed, cut into 1 inch segments; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 large shallot, sliced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons yellow miso; 2 tablespoons sherry; 1 package ramen noodles; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 8 cups not your average chicken stock (or boxed following the directions in the headnote); 3 tablespoons chives, minced; Sriracha, for serving

Servings: persons

Not your average chicken stock
1 whole chicken
2 other chicken carcasses or assorted chicken parts you have in your freezer
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 pods star anise
1 2 inch segment of ginger, crushed with the back of your knife
1 sprig rosemary
1 sprig thyme
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 small bay leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Crab Asparagus Noodle Soup
1 pound crab, picked over (I used blue crab)
1 pound asparagus, woody ends removed, cut into 1 inch segments
2 scallions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large shallot, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons yellow miso
2 tablespoons sherry
1 package ramen noodles
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
8 cups not your average chicken stock (or boxed following the directions in the headnote)
3 tablespoons chives, minced
Sriracha, for serving

1
Put all the ingredients into a large stock pot -cover with water. Bring to a boil and lower to a mere simmer.
2
After an hour pull out the whole chicken and remove the breasts - reserve for another use. Put the remainder of the carcass back into the pot. Simmer for another 3 hours.
3
Strain the solids from the stock. Let it cool and strain the fat and impurities from the surface.
4
This will make more than you need for the soup - reserve the rest by freezing or refrigerating promptly.
5
Parboil the asparagus in salted water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool in cold water. Drain and reserve.
6
Parboil the ramen noodles according to the package direction. Mine was 3 minutes of boiling. Drain and drizzle with a bit of unflavored oil to prevent sticking
7
In a large pot, simmer the stock with miso, soy, and sherry.
8
In another large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium high. Add the shallots and cook until soft - 5 minutes. Add the scallions and garlic and cook for one minute. Add the crab and asparagus and cook for one minute.
9
Add the simmering stock to the pot with crab mixture. At this point, you can add the ramen noodles to the pot, season and serve OR you can place the ramen noodles in a bowl and pour the soup over top. This will give you a bit more control over your portions - but either way works.
10
Sprinkle chives over top. Serve with sriracha on the side for a nice bit of heat.

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

182

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Not your average chicken stock, 1 whole chicken, 2 other chicken carcasses or assorted chicken parts you have in your freezer, 1 yellow onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Crab Asparagus Noodle Soup 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 Asparagus Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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