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Alaska Snow Crab Tortilla Soup

October 1, 2008

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YIELD: 6 servings

2 Tbsps.

canola or olive oil

8 oz.

chopped onion

1

whole jalapeño, minced

2 cloves

garlic, minced

10 oz.

finely chopped bell pepper

8 oz.

chopped tomato

12 oz.

corn kernels

8 cups

water or low-sodium chicken broth

7 oz.

diced green chiles

2 Tbsps. dried chile powder

1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. dried crushed oregano

1 Tbsp.

salt

2

corn tortillas, cut in ¼” strips

Canola or olive oil spray as needed

½ cup

fresh lime juice

2 lbs.

Alaska snow-crab pieces

1

avocado, cut into ¾” cubes

  1. In 6-qt. saucepan, heat oil. Add onion, jalapeño, garlic, bell pepper, tomato and corn. Sauté until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add water or broth, diced chile, chile powder, 1 Tbsp. oregano and salt. Simmer about 30 minutes.

  2. Place corn tortilla strips on baking sheet. Spray lightly with oil spray. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. oregano. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp.

  3. Stir lime juice into soup. Place crab pieces in hot soup. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with avocado cubes and tortilla strips.

Recipe and photo by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

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