How Do You Create Asparagus And Crab Soup?
For an elegant variation of Vietnamese soup, try a recipe that marries asparagus and crab. Garlic, shallots and anchovy paste add complexity to the recipe. Served with buttered rolls, this easy-to-make soup makes a satisfying meal. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Saute the garlic and shallots until they are tender, which usually takes about six minutes. Stir in the crab meat. Cook the soup for 4 1/2 minutes, stirring it constantly. Heat the chicken stock to a boil in the soup pot. Stir in the anchovy paste. Add the crab mixture and return the soup to a simmer. Stir the mixed cornstarch and water into the soup. Simmer and stir the soup until it is thickened, which will take about five minutes. Add the asparagus as well as salt and pepper to taste.