Crab Cioppino

Submitted by Barb G.

"Delicious Crab Cioppino, Make sure you have some French Bread to dip into the soup. Serve with a nice green salsd and a good bottle of wine. The recipe comes from a TV station and Sierra Vista Vineyards. Enjoy"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup Chardonnay wine
• 1⁄2 can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons marjoram leaves, crumbled
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 dungeness crabs, cooked,cleaned and cracked real good
• parsley (to garnish)

directions

1. Heat olive oil in 6-quart pan over medium high heat, When oil ripples and is fragrant, add onion and garlic.
2. Saute until translucent.
3. Add spices, stir one minute till fragrant.
4. Add broth, wine and tomato paste, bring to a boil, stirring often.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 25 to 30 minutes to blend flavors, adjust seasonings.
6. Soup may be made ahead to this point.
7. Break Crabs apart and clean, Cut body in fourths and crack legs.
8. Add to hot soup and simmer until Hot.
9. (about 7 to 10 minutes).

Reviews

[lynne_fraser]

neighbour emptied his crab traps last night and we were the lucky recipients of his catch. Was looking for a new recipe and stumbled upon this gem which was loaded with our favourite ingredients ... amazing! Served it with Spinach & Caramelized Almond With Mandarin Orange Salad and fresh bread.