Idol sa Kusina Recipe- CARROT AND CRAB SOUP

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 96 / June 9-CARROT AND CRAB SOUP.

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 white onion, chopped

1 lb carrot, sliced

1 pc bay leaf

2 tbsp white rice (uncooked)

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp lemon zest

300g cooked crab meat

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp chives, minced

chives, chopped (for garnish)

Photo and recipe credit: idol sa kusina

PROCEDURE:

1, In a pot, melt butter and saute' onion, carrots, bay leaf, white rice, salt, black pepper and cumin. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft.

2. Add 5 cups water and bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

3. Puree soup in a blender until smooth. Return soup to pt, stir in lem on zest, and heat again.

4. In a small bowl, toss crab with lemon juice and minced chives.

5. Put crab mixture in the center of each bowl, then ladle soup.

6. Garnish with chopped chives.