VERACRUZANA CRAB SOUP
This is an elegant soup that I've served at dinner parties as well as family dinners. It has a spicy depth of flavor, resulting from the combination of pickled capers, pickled jalapeños (don't substitute fresh for canned here) and olives.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves six to eight
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, and add the onions. Cook, stirring, for five to 10 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another minute or two, until the garlic begins to color. Add the tomatoes and about 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring, for about 15 minutes, until the tomatoes are somewhat cooked down and the mixture smells fragrant. Add the potatoes, the winter squash, chiles, olives, capers, bouquet garni and the oregano, and stir together for five minutes. Add 2 quarts water and salt to taste, and bring to a simmer. Simmer 30 minutes, until the potatoes and winter squash are tender. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and/or garlic if you wish. Remove from the heat if not serving right away.
- Bring the soup back to a bare simmer, and stir in the crab. Heat through, stirring and being careful not to let the soup boil or the crabmeat, which is already cooked, will become too rubbery. Just before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1023 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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murshedalam miraj
[email protected]This soup is a great way to impress your guests. It's a delicious and elegant dish that is sure to please everyone.
Usman Akbar
[email protected]I love how easy it is to make this soup. It's a great weeknight meal that can be on the table in under an hour.
Blanca Salazar
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with healthy ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
THOLAKELE Mhlanga
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the chipotle peppers add to this soup. It gives it a really unique and delicious flavor.
SBRaj babu
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used a variety of vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out great.
Kylenicholas Evans
[email protected]I used frozen crab in this soup and it turned out great. It's a great way to save money and still enjoy a delicious meal.
Pooja Parmar
[email protected]I love the addition of the avocado to this soup. It adds a creamy richness that really takes the soup to the next level.
Sacny Cruz
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Nadia Kamal
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy to make and I didn't have to babysit it.
Military Duty
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved it!
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[email protected]I love how versatile this soup is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Jesus Castro
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover crab. It's also a very affordable meal to make.
Barbi Angel
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the crab was cooked perfectly.
RAKIB SUITAN
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of the crab, the vegetables, and the spices. It was the perfect meal for a cold night.
Kiggundu Emmanuel
[email protected]I'm not a huge seafood fan, but this soup changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the crab was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rixile Advice
[email protected]This soup was a hit! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.