SPICY CAJUN CRAB AND GREENS SOUP

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Cajun seasoning spikes this soup with heat, so adjust according to your taste. Serve with: JalapeƱo corn bread and carrot sticks.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Crab

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 -5 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with sweet onions, in juice
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lb lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • 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 wilted, 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 60.4, Sodium 523.1, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 18.7

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