Christmas Island Crab And Sweet Potato Soup
This Christmas Island Crab and Sweet Potato Soup is a delightful dish that captures the flavors of Christmas Island cuisine. The sweet and savory combination of crab and sweet potato makes this soup a perfect addition to your holiday menu.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Christmas Island crab meat
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the Christmas Island crab meat and coconut milk to the pot, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup cool slightly before serving.
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
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large pot Chopping board Knife Wooden spoon Ladle
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Christmas Island Crab and Sweet Potato Soup with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the crab meat.
Cost
$20