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Vietnamese Crab Soup

A bright, aromatic crab soup with ginger, garlic, and tomato in a savory broth. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal prep.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
158
Protein
28g
Vietnamese Crab Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Pour broth into the pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

  3. Step 3

    Add diced tomato and fish sauce. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in crab meat gently and simmer until heated through, 3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and adjust fish sauce. Ladle into bowls and top with sliced scallions.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (3-quart minimum)
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle

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