Crab, Coconut, And Cilantro Soup Recipe

Name: Crab, Coconut, And Cilantro Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 4 4 cups fish stock or 4 cups vegetable stock, with fish sauce to taste; 1 1/4 lbs crabmeat; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons palm oil or 2 tablespoons butter substitute; 1 lime, juice of; salt; hot chili oil, to serve; lime wedge, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 4 cups fish stock or 4 cups vegetable stock, with fish sauce to taste
1 1/4 lbs crabmeat
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons palm oil or 2 tablespoons butter substitute
1 lime, juice of
salt
hot chili oil, to serve
lime wedge, to serve

1
Heat the olive oil in a pan over low heat. Stir in the onion and celery, and saute gently for 5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Stir in the garlic and chile and cook for a further 2 minutes.
2
Add the tomato and half of the cilantro, and increase the heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, then add the stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Stir the crab, coconut milk and the palm oil (butter) into the pan, and simmer over a very low heat for 5 minutes. The consistency should be thick, but not stew-like, so add some water if needed.
4
Stir in the lime juice and remaining cilantro, then season with salt to taste.
5
Serve with chili oil and lime wedges on the side.

271

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Crab, Coconut, And Cilantro 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, Coconut, And Cilantro Soup

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