Crab and Cucumber Soup
Jumbo Lump Crab is sweet and succulent; combine it with fresh cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, and herbs for a refreshing chilled summer soup. This recipe has many different flavors and textures. I recommend letting this soup sit on the refrigerator for at least one hour, so that all of the flavors can adequately bloom. Try using fresh herbs from your garden, such as dill and thyme if you prefer.
Prep time 20 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients 1 can 16 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat 2 cups ½ inch chopped Roma tomatoes 2 cups ¼ inch chopped seedless cucumbers, skin-on 1-cup ¼ inch chopped zucchini 1 cup ¼ inch chopped yellow squash 1 bunch shopped chives ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil + 2 tablespoons 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 cups half and half 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian flat leaf parsley 1-tablespoon fresh cracked black pepper Directions Place a sauté pan on the stove over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and cook the zucchini and squash for 60-90 seconds, just until the veggies begin to caramelize. Place the zucchini and squash on a cookie sheet, and cool in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. Put the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and gently stir. Once the zucchini and squash have cooled, add to the soup mixture. Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Chill for 1 hour, and serve.
Enjoy!
Chef Chuck Kerber
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