TOMATO, FENNEL, AND CRAB SOUP

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To make this dish vegan, skip the crab.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Lunch     Crab     Fennel     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
3 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 medium fennel bulbs with fronds; bulbs cored, thinly sliced, fronds chopped and reserved
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
2 cups (or more) vegetable broth
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over
Additional olive oil
4 1/2-inch-thick slices pain rustique or rustic whole wheat bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, fennel slices, and garlic; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté until onions and fennel are tender, stirring often and adjusting heat to medium if browning too quickly, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice and 2 cups broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavors blend and vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in crabmeat and add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls to thin soup, if desired; simmer just until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle each with chopped fennel fronds. Drizzle each serving with oil. Serve with toasts.

Loriyah Childs
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This soup is simply delicious! The combination of tomato, fennel, and crab is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dayana Gonzalez
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are always spot-on. I highly recommend this recipe!


Oday gt
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Brianna Cruz
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This soup was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the texture was watery. I won't be making this recipe again.


Edenabuohien Jackson
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The fennel flavor was subtle and complemented the crab perfectly. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Md. Al-Amin
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This soup is a winner! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love the way the fennel and crab flavors blend together.


MAHRA Mubarak
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too watery. I think I might have added too much broth. Next time I'll be more careful with the measurements.


Faridon Afshari
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Wow! This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular menu.


Ti Wa
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Not bad, but not great. The soup was a bit bland for my taste, even after I added some extra salt and pepper. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Emery F
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I especially liked the addition of fennel, which gave the soup a nice anise flavor.


zohaib satti
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Delicious! I love the combination of flavors in this soup. It's light and refreshing, yet still hearty and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Farah
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The soup was tasty, but I found the fennel flavor a bit overpowering. Next time I'll use less fennel or add more crab to balance it out.


imtiaz Joy
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great! I used fresh crab from the market and it made all the difference. The fennel and tomato flavors complemented each other nicely. Will definitely add this to my regular soup rotation.


Md masum Reza
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the tomato, fennel, and crab were perfectly balanced. I added a bit of extra fennel because I love the flavor, and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making this again!