Fresh Corn Soup with Crab Recipe

Name: Fresh Corn Soup with Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 6 ears of corn, kernels cut off; 1 bay leaf; Large pinch of saffron threads; 4 1/2 cups water; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over; 1/4 cup shredded basil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
6 ears of corn, kernels cut off
1 bay leaf
Large pinch of saffron threads
4 1/2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1/4 cup shredded basil

1
In a large skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat.
2
Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the corn, bay leaf and saffron and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the water and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Discard the bay leaf.
7
Transfer the soup to a blender and puree.
8
Strain the soup through a fine sieve into a large bowl.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the crabmeat and basil and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium carrot, chopped, 1 celery rib, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh Corn Soup with Crab 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.

Fresh Corn Soup with Crab

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