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Vietnamese Crab Soup

Vietnamese Crab Soup, or Canh Cua, is a popular Vietnamese soup dish made with crab and a flavorful broth. The soup can be served with a variety of ingredients such as pork, shrimp, mushrooms, and various vegetables. The broth is typically made with fish sauce, garlic, and ginger, and can be served with rice noodles or vegetables. It is a warm and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter's night.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 1 pound crab meat
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, heat the chicken broth over medium-high heat.
  • Step 2
    Add the crab meat, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, chili paste, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Step 3
    Reduce the heat to low and add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Step 4
    Serve the soup hot and enjoy!

Comments

Anonymous
,
This Vietnamese Crab Soup is delicious! The crab and herbs give it a unique and savory flavor. The texture is perfect and it is really comforting! Highly recommend!
Anonymous
,
Vietnamese Crab Soup was one of the tastiest soups I've ever had! The crab was cooked perfectly, and all the flavors blended together nicely. So good!
Anonymous
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Vietnamese Crab Soup is a delectable dish! Deliciously flavored with a unique blend of herbs and spices, it is sure to tantalize the taste buds. The perfect balance of spice and sourness make it a great accompaniment to any meal.

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