Spicy Cajun Crab And Greens Soup

Name: Spicy Cajun Crab And Greens Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 -5 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with sweet onions, in juice; 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 lb lump crabmeat

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 -5 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with sweet onions, in juice
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lb lump crabmeat

Directions

1

Whisk oil and flour in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until smooth and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add enough Cajun seasoning to season to taste and stir 30 seconds.
2

Add clam juice and stir until smooth. Add tomatoes with juices. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes.
3

Add spinach, thyme, and garlic and simmer until spinach is just wilted, about 1 minute.
4

Add crabmeat and simmer until heated through, stirring gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5

Ladle soup into bowls and serve.