Sopa De Cangrejo from Honduras Crab Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Shrimp is often more affordable and widely available.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, shallot, and red pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced Japanese pumpkin and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in fish stock and bring to a boil.

Add bay leaves, cassava, and plantains; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Add crab meat, clam, prawn, and coconut milk; stir gently to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to heat through.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

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