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Corn and Crab Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips

This vibrant corn and crab soup is a wonderful way to enjoy the naturally sweet flavour of fresh corn combined with delicate, savoury seafood. By simmering the corn cobs with coriander stems, you create a deeply aromatic broth that serves as a balanced base for the lime and jalapeño. The addition of crispy tortilla strips provides a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the silky texture of the puréed corn.

As a high-protein dish, this soup is both light and nourishing, making it an excellent choice for a healthy midweek dinner or a sophisticated starter. The use of lump crabmeat ensures a premium feel, while the zesty lime juice cuts through the richness for a clean, bright finish. Serve it steaming hot and garnished generously for an impressive homemade meal.

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Ingredients for Corn and Crab Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips

  • 850ml fresh corn kernels (cut from about 6 medium ears of corn), divided, corn cobs reserved

  • 950ml low-salt chicken broth

  • 1 cup (or more) water

  • 1 small bunch fresh coriander, stems cut off and reserved, leaves chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter or olive oil

  • 350ml chopped onion

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño chilli

  • 1/4 teaspoons ancho chilli powder or regular chilli powder

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel

  • 350g lump crabmeat, picked over

  • 1 teaspoon (or more) fresh lime juice

  • Crispy Tortilla Strips

How to make Corn and Crab Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips

Break corn cobs in half and place in large pot. Add chicken broth, 1 cup water, coriander stems, and 1/2 teaspoons salt to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes. Strain liquid into 4-cup measuring cup; discard solids in strainer. Add enough additional water to corn broth to measure 950ml .

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion; saut until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeño, ancho chilli powder, and lime peel; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Reserve 80ml crabmeat for garnish. Combine 475ml corn kernels and 240ml corn broth in blender; puree until almost smooth. Add to saucepan with onion mixture. Add remaining 725ml corn broth and 350ml corn kernels; bring to simmer. Add remaining crabmeat, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1/3 cup chopped coriander leaves. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.

Ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with some of reserved crabmeat. Sprinkle each with remaining chopped coriander leaves and Crispy Tortilla Strips and serve.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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