Alaska Snow Crab Tortilla Soup
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, if desired, and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 6 ounces fresh or frozen corn kernels, cooked
- 1 quart water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon chili powder, to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano, divided
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste
- 8 Alaska snow crab clusters, frozen (about 3 pounds)
- 2 corn tortillas, cut in 1/4-inch strips
- Canola or olive oil spray, as needed
- Juice of a lime
- 1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
Nutrition Facts
| calories | 488 |
| total fat | 14g |
| saturated fat | 2g |
| calories from fat | 26% |
| cholesterol | 143mg |
| protein | 66g |
| carbohydrate | 24g |
| fiber | 6g |
| sodium | 3591mg |
| calcium and 100mg omega-3 fatty acids | 212mg |
Preparation
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Step 1 Make tortilla strips
Heat oven to 350°F. Place tortilla strips on a small baking sheet. Lightly spray strips with cooking spray; sprinkle on 2 teaspoons oregano. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until crisp.
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Step 2 Prepare soup
Heat oil in a large saucepot. Stir in onions, jalapeño, bell pepper, garlic and tomato. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add corn, water, green chiles, chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano and salt. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, until onions are translucent.
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Step 3 Prepare Alaska snow crab
While soup in simmering, rinse Alaska snow crab clusters under cold running water to remove any ice glaze. Crack legs and claws, remove crabmeat from shells; reserve crab.
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Step 4 Finish soup
Stir fresh lime juice and crabmeat into soup; simmer an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until crabmeat is heated through.
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Step 5 Garnish and serve
Divide soup among 4 large bowls. Garnish each bowl with avocado and tortilla strips.
Nutrition Facts
| calories | 488 |
| total fat | 14g |
| saturated fat | 2g |
| calories from fat | 26% |
| cholesterol | 143mg |
| protein | 66g |
| carbohydrate | 24g |
| fiber | 6g |
| sodium | 3591mg |
| calcium and 100mg omega-3 fatty acids | 212mg |
