PARSNIP-LEEK SOUP WITH LUMP CRAB

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Parsnip-Leek Soup with Lump Crab image

Provided by Robin Schempp

Categories     Soup/Stew     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Dinner     Lunch     Crab     Leek     Parsnip     Fall     Healthy     Self     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into medium-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil (not extra-virgin)
1 1/2 cups (about 1 large) chopped leeks, white and light-green parts only
4 sprigs fresh thyme or lemon thyme, divided
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, divided
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 pound lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In a medium roasting pan, toss parsnips with oil. Roast, covered with foil, 20 minutes. Add leeks and leaves of 2 thyme sprigs; toss to coat with oil; splash with wine. Roast, covered with same foil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 30 minutes. Discard any burned bits. In a large pot, bring veggies and 2 cups stock to a boil; reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes; let cool slightly. In a food processor, blend soup on low until smooth. Return blended soup to pot; add cream, if desired. Bring soup to a very low simmer; season with salt and black pepper; add remaining 1 cup stock to reach desired thickness (crabmeat should be able to sit on top). In a bowl right before serving, microwave juice, butter and leaves of remaining 2 thyme sprigs until butter melts, about 20 seconds; stir. Toss crabmeat in lemon-butter mixture. Pour soup into 8 demitasse cups; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons crab. DO AHEAD: You can roast the parsnips and leeks one or two days before your bash; just cover (so the veggies don't dry out) and refrigerate until you're ready to finish the soup.

Zuer l Fake acc
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This soup is to die for! I made it for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the lump crab added a touch of elegance. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Safal Agritech
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I was looking for a new soup recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The parsnips and leeks give the soup a nice sweetness and the lump crab adds a touch of richness. I will definitely be ma


Lane Albrecht
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. The flavors are so well balanced and the lump crab adds a touch of luxury. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Hit Gaming
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of parsnips and leeks, and the lump crab adds a nice touch of richness.


David Frew
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I made it for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit. The flavors were perfect and the lump crab added a touch of elegance. I will definitely be making this soup again.