Asparagus and Crab Meat Soup - Mang Tay Nau Cua

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

141 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	cups	chicken broth
1	tablespoon	nuoc mam	plus 2 teaspoons (vietnamese fish sauce)
1/2	teaspoon	sugar
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1	tablespoon	vegetable oil
6	each	shallots	chopped
2	each	garlic cloves	chopped
8	ounces	crab meat	fresh or canned, picked over, drained
1	x	black pepper	freshly ground
2	tablespoons	cornstarch	or arrowroot, mixed with 2 tb cold water
1	each	egg	lightly beaten
15	ounces	asparagus	white spears, canned, cut into 1" pieces, reserve liquid
1	tablespoon	coriander	shredded
1	each	scallions, spring or green onions	thinly

Directions

Combine the broth, 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, the sugar and salt in a 3 quart soup pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the shallots and garlic and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the crab meat, the remaining 2 teaspoons fish sauce and black pepper to taste. Stir-fry over high heat for 1 minute. Set aside.

Bring the soup to a boil. Add the cornstarch mixture and stir gently until the soup thickens and is clear. While the soup is actively boiling, add the egg and stir gently. Continue to stir for about 1 minute. Add the crab meat mixture and asparagus with its canning liquid; cook gently until heated through.

Transfer the soup to a heated tureen. Sprinkle on the coriander, scallion and freshly ground black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 240g

Amount per Serving

Calories 141 32% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 412mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 13.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 11.0g	22%

Vitamin A	10%		Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	5%		Iron	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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