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Crab and Asparagus Soup

A delicious and comforting soup made with fresh crab and tender asparagus.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fresh crab meat
  • 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  2. 2. Add the asparagus pieces and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.
  4. 4. Stir in the heavy cream and crab meat. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Asparagus, Crab, Soup
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