Tomato and Crab Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Tomato and Crab Soup
45 min.
6
174kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure with our delightful Tomato and Crab Soup, a dish that beautifully marries fresh flavors and healthy ingredients. Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, this soup offers a light yet satisfying experience that is perfect for any occasion, whether served as an elegant starter or a casual snack.

Imagine savoring the vibrant taste of ripe beefsteak tomatoes, enhanced by the subtle richness of coconut milk and the refreshing zing of fresh lime juice. The aromatic combination of lemongrass and scallions adds a fragrant touch, while the gentle heat from a Fresno or Thai chile elevates the flavor profile to new heights. This is not just soup; it’s a flavorful journey that transports you straight to a coastal paradise.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the succulent lump crabmeat, which brings a delightful seafood essence that tantalizes the taste buds. Each spoonful is a celebration of freshness and creativity, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quiet night at home. Requiring just 45 minutes of your time, this soup is simple enough for a weeknight dinner, yet sophisticated enough for special gatherings.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in this mouthwatering Tomato and Crab Soup that promises to warm your soul and captivate your palate. Your culinary masterpiece awaits!

Ingredients

  • cups beefsteak tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk 
  • 0.8 cup pea tendrils trimmed
  • tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • servings kosher salt 
  • 1.5 stalks lemongrass trimmed peeled thinly sliced
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh ()
  • 0.5 pound lump crab meat fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons orange juice fresh
  •  scallions thinly sliced
  •  snow peas trimmed thinly sliced
  •  thai chile minced seeded
  • 2.3 cups vegetable stock 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • ladle

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over mediumheat.
  2. Add scallions, lemongrass, andchile and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes and cook until softened,5–6 minutes. Stir in chicken stock, coconutmilk, orange juice, and fish sauce. Bring toa boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirringoccasionally, until flavors meld, about15 minutes.
  4. Let cool slightly.
  5. Working in batches, purée soup in ablender until smooth, about 1 minute perbatch. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season totaste with salt and more lime juice, ifdesired. Chill, if desired. Or ladle hot soupinto wide shallow bowls.
  6. Garnish withcrabmeat, pea tendrils, and snow peas.

Nutrition Facts

Calories174kcal
Protein23.24%
Fat46.39%
Carbs30.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.83
Glycemic Load
4.09
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.171739008116%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
1.24mg
Naringenin
1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:173.78kcal
8.69%
Fat:9.32g
14.34%
Saturated Fat:4.31g
26.96%
Carbohydrates:13.73g
4.58%
Net Carbohydrates:10.59g
3.85%
Sugar:5.73g
6.37%
Cholesterol:15.88mg
5.29%
Sodium:1109.14mg
48.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.51g
21.02%
Vitamin B12:3.42µg
56.94%
Vitamin C:27.93mg
33.86%
Vitamin K:33.57µg
31.97%
Manganese:0.62mg
30.98%
Copper:0.54mg
27.2%
Vitamin A:1320.69IU
26.41%
Folate:95.81µg
23.95%
Selenium:14.68µg
20.97%
Zinc:2.97mg
19.82%
Phosphorus:173.04mg
17.3%
Magnesium:62.6mg
15.65%
Potassium:545.73mg
15.59%
Fiber:3.14g
12.55%
Iron:2.26mg
12.53%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.32%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.61%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.41%
Vitamin B3:1.56mg
7.78%
Calcium:50.67mg
5.07%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.09%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.95%
Source:Epicurious