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Creme D'argenteuil Au Crabe (Asparagus Soup W/Crab -- France) Recipe

Creme D'argenteuil Au Crabe (Asparagus Soup W/Crab -- France) Recipe

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Creme D'argenteuil Au Crabe (Asparagus Soup W/Crab -- France)

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lbs fresh asparagus ( trimmed of woody ends & cut in 1-in pieces)
2 tbsp butter
6 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup whipping cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
8 oz white crab meat

Directions:

Melt butter in a saucepan over med-high heat. Add asparagus & cook 5-6 min, stirring freq till the asparagus is bright green but not browned.
Add stock & bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Simmer over med-heat for 2-4 min till the asparagus is tender, but crisp.
Reserve 16-18 asparagus tips for garnishing. Season to taste w/salt & pepper, cover & continue cooking for about 15-20 min till asparagus is very tender.
Puree the soup using a blender food proc or magic bullet . Return soup to the saucepan & bring to a boil over med-high heat. Blend cornstarch w/2-3 tbsp cold water & whisk into the boliing soup to thicken. Then gradually stir in the cream, adjust seasonings to taste & serve immediately as below.
*To Serve* ~ Ladle soup into bowls & top w/2 oz crab meat + a few of the reserved asparagus tips. ~~ The # of servings or serving size was not given, so I estimated 4 bowl size servings or 6 cup size servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	176.47 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.28g	11%
Cholesterol	36.95mg	12%
Sodium	341.03mg	14%
Potassium	540.71mg	12%
Total Carbs	16.33g	5%
Sugars	7g	28%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	14%
Protein	13.52g	27%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	19%
Iron	13mg	72%
Calcium	64.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	45.08 Kcal (189 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.86g	11%
Cholesterol	9.44mg	12%
Sodium	87.12mg	14%
Potassium	138.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.17g	5%
Sugars	1.79g	28%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	14%
Protein	3.45g	27%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	19%
Iron	3.3mg	72%
Calcium	16.4mg	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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