Crab And Asparagus Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh crab meat, ideally lump or jumbo lump for a tender texture
• ½ cup cooked crab meat from frozen, thawed and drained (use for added crab flavor if fresh is unavailable)
• 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• Use the tender tips separately for garnishing or stirring in towards the end for vibrant texture
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 celery stalk, diced small for subtle crunch
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, to sauté aromatics and add richness
• 4 cups chicken broth, Provides a flavorful soup base
• 1 cup heavy cream, Adds creamy texture without heaviness
• ½ cup dry white wine, Enhances depth with a subtle acidity
• Salt and white pepper, to taste (white pepper preserves soup’s light color)
• Juice of ½ lemon, brightens flavors gently
• Fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped for garnish