Creme D'Argenteuil au Crabe is a luxurious and flavorful soup originating from the culinary traditions of Argenteuil, France. This creamy bisque-like soup is a testament to the culinary artistry of French cuisine, blending the delicate flavors of asparagus and crab in a velvety smooth broth. The soup's origins can be traced back to the markets of Argenteuil, where fresh asparagus and crab were once abundant. Over the years, Creme D'Argenteuil au Crabe has evolved into a classic French soup, enjoyed by food enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we will explore the history, variations, and culinary techniques behind this delectable dish, providing you with a comprehensive guide to creating an exceptional Creme D'Argenteuil au Crabe at home.
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CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my son called to ask for the recipe so he could make it for his roommates. -Patti Bogetti, Magnolia, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter. Stir in the flour, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended; gradually add water and bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in potatoes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Add asparagus; cook 8-12 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the cream and crab; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CREME D'ARGENTEUIL AU CRABE (ASPARAGUS SOUP W/CRAB -- FRANCE)
I know there are already many variations on the asparagus soup theme here on RZ, but ... every yr at this time, I think of Andi of LMF, her abundance of fresh asparagus, her love of Maryland crab & "Sat Lunch at the Farm". This recipe found in *The Best Ever French Cooking Course* cookbook by Carole Clements & Elizabeth Wolf-Cohen met my goal in all ways. Per the intro, " The word *Argenteuil* in any French recipe almost always indicates asparagus, being the town in north-central France famed for this superb seasonal delicacy." *Enjoy* !
Provided by twissis
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 Bowl or Cup Soup Servings, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over med-high heat. Add asparagus & cook 5-6 min, stirring freq till the asparagus is bright green but not browned.
- Add stock & bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Simmer over med-heat for 2-4 min till the asparagus is tender, but crisp.
- Reserve 16-18 asparagus tips for garnishing. Season to taste w/salt & pepper, cover & continue cooking for about 15-20 min till asparagus is very tender.
- Puree the soup using a blender food proc or "magic bullet". Return soup to the saucepan & bring to a boil over med-high heat. Blend cornstarch w/2-3 tbsp cold water & whisk into the boliing soup to thicken. Then gradually stir in the cream, adjust seasonings to taste & serve immediately as below.
- *To Serve* ~ Ladle soup into bowls & top w/2 oz crab meat + a few of the reserved asparagus tips. ~~ The # of servings or serving size was not given, so I estimated 4 bowl size servings or 6 cup size servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1181, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 12.1, Protein 28.2
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus and saute another 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until asparagus is very tender. *Carefully transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to saucepan, stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to serving bowls. Dust with paprika and serve.
- *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
This is such an easy soup, yet it is elegant enough for special occasions. To effectively cut corn kernels off the ear, stand the cob up vertically with the stem end on the cutting boards. Slice down the length of the cob with a knife.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the asparagus and corn; stir. Add the sherry and white pepper; stir. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green in color.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into soup, adding it gradually, until lightly thickened. The soup should not be as thick as a sauce.
- Once the soup is thickened, add the crabmeat and scallions. Stir well, and serve immediately.
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CRèME FRAîCHE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Soup/Stew Citrus Vegetable Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Lemon Asparagus Spring Shallot Coriander Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and coriander; stir 1 minute. Add vegetable broth and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Strain into same pan, pressing on solids to release liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- Stir crème fraîche, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls. Top with dollop of lemon crème fraîche and serve.
EASY CREAMY CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP
Creamy soup with crab, potatoes, and asparagus. I made this on a whim one Sunday when crabmeat was on sale at the store. It comes together quickly and is very tasty! You could easily replace the asparagus with another vegetable with equally good results.
Provided by gax000
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and stir the bacon and onion in a saucepan over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir the garlic and yellow bell pepper into the bacon mixture; cook and stir together another 2 minutes.
- Mix the diced potato, asparagus, crabmeat, skim milk, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper into the bacon mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 613.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP (CRèME D'ASPERGES)
This classic French soup is made with just six ingredients: butter, asparagus, onion, chicken stock, cream, and lemon juice.
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Blender Vegetable Quick & Easy Lunch Asparagus Spring Simmer Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Easter Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut tips from 12 asparagus 1 1/2 inches from top and halve tips lengthwise if thick. Reserve for garnish.
- Cut stalks and all remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add asparagus pieces and salt and pepper to taste, then cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 5 cups broth and simmer, covered, until asparagus is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While soup simmers, cook reserved asparagus tips in boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, then drain.
- Purée soup in batches in a blender until smooth, transferring to a bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids), and return to pan. Stir in crème fraîche, then add more broth to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.
- Add lemon juice and garnish with asparagus tips.
ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH LEMON CREME FRAICHE
A fresh and easy asparagus soup, pureed until it's smooth, is a definite winner. Serve it warm or chilled depending on the weather.-Fern Vitense, Tipton, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add asparagus and potatoes; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., Cool slightly. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to pan and heat through. Combine garnish ingredients; serve with soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOMEMADE CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
Marsala wine and Aleppo pepper add a little richness to cream of asparagus soup.
Provided by Dan Toomey
Categories Asparagus Soup
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus and bone broth; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in cream, Marsala wine, lemon zest, salt, Aleppo pepper, and black pepper until well blended. Return to low heat and simmer (do not boil) until flavors are mixed and soup is hot, about 5 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls. Garnish with sour cream and croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 995.5 mg
CRAB & ASPARAGUS PAPPARDELLE
Crab is so good to serve in the spring - combined with fresh egg pappardelle and asparagus, it makes a stunning seasonal dish. Pair it with a rocket salad
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Add the fennel seeds, chilli, shallots, parsley stalks, lemon zest and seasoning, and fry for about 5 mins, or until softened and aromatic. Add the tomato purée, cook for a couple of mins, then deglaze with the vermouth. Add half the crabmeat, stir to create a thick sauce, then remove from the heat while you cook the pasta.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente. With 3 mins remaining, add the asparagus, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the pasta and asparagus to the crab pan. Put the crab pan back on the heat, add a couple of spoonfuls of pasta water to loosen and toss together, coating the pasta in the sauce. Add the rest of the crabmeat, crème fraîche and lemon juice, and warm through. Divide between plates and garnish with parsley, chives and hazelnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
SOUFFLé AU CRABE
Make and share this Soufflé Au Crabe recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alskann
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Butter a 1-1/2 quart soufflé dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Melt the butter in saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour.
- Gradually whisk in the cream, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils.
- Cook for an additional 30 seconds to cook flour.
- Remove from heat and stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
- Whisk in the egg yolks, one by one.
- Flake the crabmeat into the sauce, using your fingers. Make sure to pick out any membrane as you go.
- Stir and adjust seasoning to taste. (You should go a bit heavier on the seasoning to counteract the blandness of the egg whites).
- In a very clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.
- Gently fold 1/4 of the egg whites into the base. Then fold this mixture into the remaining egg whites as gently as possible.
- Pour the soufflé mixture into the prepared dish.
- Smooth the top with a spatula. Run your thumb around the edge of the dish. At this point the soufflé may be refrigerated up to two hours before baking.
- Bake about 20-25 minutes, until puffed and browned.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 413.4, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 8.9
ASPARAGUS & CRAB SALAD
This wonderfully fresh dish is full of light, shellfish flavours and makes the perfect start to a relaxed dinner party
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Canapes, Dinner
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2 mins until just cooked. Drain, tip into iced water to refresh and drain again. Cut each spear on the angle into 2-3 pieces.
- For the dressing, mix all the ingredients with brown crabmeat, if you have it. Toss the asparagus through the dressing, then build a nest of asparagus spears on plates. Place some white crab meat in the centre of each nest, top with a small bundle of rocket and drizzle everything with olive oil before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.57 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your soup will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't Overcook the Asparagus: Asparagus cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings in the soup to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
- Serve with Crusty Bread or Crackers: Crème d'Argenteuil is traditionally served with crusty bread or crackers. This helps to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Crème d'Argenteuil is a classic French soup that is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. It is a creamy, flavorful soup that is packed with asparagus and crab. With its delicate flavor and elegant presentation, Crème d'Argenteuil is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup, give this recipe a try.
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