Bon Appetit/March 2003

Spicy Cajun Crab and Greens Soup
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup all purpose flour 3 to 5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2-1/2 cups bottled clam juice 2 14-1/2 ounce cans diced tomatoes with caramelized onion, in juice 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 pound lump crabmeat



1 Whisk oil and flour in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add enough Cajun seasoning to season to taste and stir 30 seconds. Add clam juice and stir until smooth. Add tomatoes with juices. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes. Add spinach, thyme, and garlic and simmer until spinach is just wiled, about 1 minute. Add crabmeat and simmer until heated through, stirring gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

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