Asparagus Soup With Crab Meat Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 -3 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
1/4 cup vermouth (optional)
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 -3 tbsp cold chicken stock or 2 -3 tbsp water
1/2 cup whipping cream (whole milk is acceptable)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp butter (optional)
1 -7 oz white crabmeat (to garnish )

Directions:

Trim asparagus by snapping off the woody ends and cut spears into 1-inch pieces.
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add asparagus and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until bright green. You may add chopped onion and garlic to the saucepan with the asparagus if you wish the additional flavor.
Add stock and bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam from surface. Lower heat and simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until asparagus is tender, yet crisp. Reserve 12 to 16 asparagus tips for garnish. Season soup to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and continue simmering for 15 to 20 minutes until asparagus is very tender.
Puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor or pass the mixture through the fine blade of a food mill back into the saucepan. You may want to strain the soup at this point; you want the soup to be satiny. Return the soup to a boil over medium-high heat. Blend the cornstarch with the 2 tablespoons cold stock or water and whisk into the boiling soup to thicken. Stir in the cream and adjust the seasoning. Add the optional butter if you wish; this is what puts the lovely sheen on the soup.
To serve: ladle the soup into heated bowls and top each with a spoonful of the crab meat and a few of the reserved asparagus tips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	211.21 Kcal (884 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.35g	16%
Cholesterol	29.13mg	10%
Sodium	271.29mg	11%
Potassium	575.11mg	12%
Total Carbs	17.98g	6%
Sugars	7.38g	30%
Dietary Fiber	3.7g	15%
Protein	12.28g	25%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	56.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	51.88 Kcal (217 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.54g	16%
Cholesterol	7.16mg	10%
Sodium	66.64mg	11%
Potassium	141.27mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.42g	6%
Sugars	1.81g	30%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	15%
Protein	3.02g	25%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	19%
Iron	0.9mg	20%
Calcium	13.9mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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