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.

Senara Gunasekara
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This soup was a disappointment. I expected it to be more flavorful, but it was actually quite bland.


Azhar Ali
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I'm not sure if I would make this soup again. It was good, but it wasn't anything special.


Malachai “Xyris” Ivy
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I would make this soup again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


Asap Sleezy
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This soup was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Madoo Vasish
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I didn't like this soup. It was bland and flavorless.


Muhammad Mohiuddin Al Mobarak
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste.


Montaj Ali
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


hlengie moyo
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This soup was delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe.


Warisa Rafa
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Loved this soup! Will make again.


Jerry Malloy
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This soup was really good! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharon Ogilvie
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, but it still wasn't very flavorful. I wouldn't make this again.


Sushila Chaudhary
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This soup was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful, and the crab was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Makamuki Deven
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This soup was so good! I loved the combination of parsnips and leeks, and the crab added a nice touch of seafood flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Kanyah Simmx
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.


Ristadul Islam
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This soup was delicious! The flavors of the parsnips and leeks were perfectly balanced, and the crab added a touch of elegance. I will definitely be making this again.


Hikmat Ullah
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This parsnip leek soup with lump crab was a hit! It was creamy, flavorful, and the crab added a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again.