Christmas Island Crab And Pumpkin Soup
This Christmas Island Crab and Pumpkin Soup is a delightful dish that captures the flavors of Christmas Island Cuisine. The combination of fresh crab and sweet pumpkin creates a rich and comforting soup that is perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh crab meat
- 2 cups diced pumpkin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the curry powder and cook for another minute to release the flavors.
- Add the diced pumpkin and crab meat, then pour in the broth. Simmer for 20 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Immersion blender Ladle
Tools
Cutting board Knife Sauté pan
Serving suggestions
Serve the Christmas Island Crab and Pumpkin Soup with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra special touch, sprinkle a pinch of curry powder on top of each serving for a pop of color and flavor.
Cost
$25