Australian Crab And Asparagus Soup

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From low fat one dish recipes from around the world.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan over medium heat , warm the oil.

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Saute the onion , celery , carrot , garlic and shallots , stirring occasionally , till vegetables are soft.

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Sprinkle with flour and stir quickly to combine.

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Add the milk , stirring constantly , and cook till sauce is smooth.

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Add the water , sherry , rice , worcestershire , bay leaf , thyme , salt , pepper and lemon zest.

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Bring to a boil , then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes.

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Stir in the crab and asparagus.

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Cover the pan and cook , stirring occasionally , till the soup is thickened and the asparagus is cooked.

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Discard bay leaf and serve.

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Ingredients

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canola oil, onion, celery & tops, carrot, garlic cloves, shallots, all-purpose flour, skim milk, water, sherry wine, long-grain white rice, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, white pepper, lemon zest, lump crabmeat, asparagus spears