Crab and Sweetcorn Soup

A comforting soup made by simmering crabmeat, sweetcorn puree, ginger, and sherry, finished with delicate egg ribbons and chili.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 208.7 kcals 834.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.4 grams 65.5 grams
Fat 8.1 grams 32.4 grams
Protein 17.1 grams 68.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Cornflour
mixed with a little water to form a paste
Dairy
1
unit
Egg
free-range, beaten
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Sesame Seeds
for garnish
OilsFats
Seafood
200
g
Vegetables
300
g
Sweetcorn
canned, rinsed and drained, or use fresh
3
piece
Spring Onion
finely chopped
2.5
cm
Ginger
peeled, cut into matchsticks
1
unit
Red Chilli
finely chopped, for garnish

Steps

  • Puree three-quarters of the sweetcorn in a food processor until smooth.
  • Fry spring onions and ginger in vegetable oil over medium heat for 4 minutes.
  • Add crabmeat, sherry, sweetcorn puree, and 1 l of stock to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil then simmer for five minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining sweetcorn and the cornflour paste.
  • Slowly pour the beaten egg through a sieve into the soup to create strands.
  • Cook until the egg strands are set and serve garnished with sesame seeds and chillies.