CRAB AND ASPARAGUS SOUP

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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

1-1/4 cups chopped sweet onion
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 medium red potatoes, cubed
8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
Optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley and cracked pepper

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.

Matthew Agda
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of crab and asparagus. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a special occasion.


Sujee sujeepa
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover crabmeat. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Muhammad Toheed
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of crab and asparagus. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


emmanuel muoghalu
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Gamer Helping
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of crab and asparagus. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a special occasion.


Pranto Halder
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover crabmeat. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.


True Warrior
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of crab and asparagus. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Suresh bahadur Kc
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Tegan Summerfield
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of crab and asparagus. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a special occasion.


nouella foley
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover crabmeat. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Maqbol Ahmad
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of crab and asparagus. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Sohana Suraiya
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Skhumbuzo Khoza
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The crab and asparagus were a perfect combination, and the soup was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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