Chilpachole de Jaiba Soup | James Beard Foundation

Chilpachole de Jaiba Soup | James Beard Foundation

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This spicy crab and lentil soup was served by Maneet Chauhan and Rohini Dey at the Beard House. The deep, complex flavor of the soup results from the combination of chiles, spices, and crab typical...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 medium white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 slice ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
  • 2 teaspoons small whole red chile, stem ends removed
  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red chile power
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 pound fresh lump crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup small yellow or pink lentil
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 3 cups fish or vegetable stock, or water
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Juice from 1/2 lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh poblano pepper
  • Pinch of salt

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