This soup is not only eye-catching, but also very versatile. Serve it hot or make it ahead and chill it to serve cold. It works great as an appetizer, a starter, or even as a light main course.
Jade Soup with Crab, Dill, and Watermelon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1 kg) zucchini (about 4 medium), washed, trimmed,
- and cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) finely chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
- 1 lb (450 g) Dungeness crab meat, plus some extra
- pieces for garnish
- 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 3 1/2 cups (850 mL) water
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter or vegan butter, divided
- 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely diced watermelon
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories130
- protein15g
- fat5g
- saturated fat3g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates8g
- sugars3g
- fibre2g
- sodium533mg
Directions
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In large saucepan, stir together zucchini, dill, crab meat, shallots, and water over medium high heat. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are very soft, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from stove and let mixture cool for 5 minutes.
In blender, and in 2 batches, purée soup until smooth, adding 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter into each batch. Transfer to clean saucepan and stir in salt. To serve, divide soup among bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of diced watermelon, extra crabmeat, and extra dill.
Serves 6.
Tip: To serve soup chilled, after blending soup, transfer to lidded container and stir in salt. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve garnished as directed in the recipe.
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