Canh Cua (Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup)

Name: Canh Cua (Vietnamese Crab and Asparagus Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 whole whole crab; 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth; 1 lb asparagus; 8 oz tofu; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 3 cloves garlic; 2 whole shallots; 1 inch ginger; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.25 bunch fresh cilantro; 2 stalks scallions

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

2 whole whole crab
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
1 lb asparagus
8 oz tofu
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 cloves garlic
2 whole shallots
1 inch ginger
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.25 bunch fresh cilantro
2 stalks scallions

Instructions

Clean crab and cut into pieces
Minced garlic, shallots, and ginger
Heat oil in pot, sauté aromatics
Add crab pieces and stir for 2 minutes
Add broth and bring to boil
Simmer for 20 minutes
Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces
Cut tofu into cubes
Add asparagus and tofu to pot
Simmer for 10 more minutes
Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper
Garnish with cilantro and scallions
Serve hot