Sweetcorn and Crab Soup with Sweetcorn Beignets

A creamy sweetcorn and crab soup served with crispy, golden sweetcorn beignets and fresh coriander garnish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 716.1 kcals 2864.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.5 grams 121.8 grams
Fat 54.7 grams 218.6 grams
Protein 25.6 grams 102.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
for the soup
250
ml
50
g
Butter
diced for beignets
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
0.5
piece
Lime
juice only
1
piece
Lime
juice only for beignets
GrainsCereals
Liquids
125
ml
Water
for beignets
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and crushed
0.5
tsp
2
tbsp
Coriander
fresh leaves for garnish
3
tbsp
Coriander
chopped fresh for beignets
OilsFats
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
Seafood
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled and chopped
450
g
Sweetcorn
tinned and drained
175
g
Sweetcorn
tinned and drained for beignets

Steps

  • Fry onion, garlic, and curry powder in 50g foaming butter until softened.
  • Add 450g sweetcorn and fry for one minute before adding 600ml chicken stock.
  • Simmer for 3 minutes, add crabmeat, and bring to a boil.
  • Blend the mixture into a smooth purée using a food processor.
  • Stir in cream, lemon juice, and lime juice while heating gently and season.
  • Boil 125ml water and 50g butter in a pan for one minute.
  • Stir in 75g flour immediately and beat until the mixture is smooth.
  • Heat through for 2 minutes then beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Fold in 175g sweetcorn, chopped coriander, and lime juice.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 180°C in a deep, heavy-based pan.
  • Fry teaspoonfuls of batter for 3 minutes until golden-brown and drain on paper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with beignets and coriander leaves.