Creamy Kohlrabi Soup with King Crab and Applewood Bacon
Kohlrabi is a vegetable that is often overlooked in the markets, but its buttery peppery flavor lends itself to a great soup. This creamy and rich soup goes great with the saltiness of the bacon and brininess of the king crab.
Ingredients
FOR THE SOUP:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup thin-sliced yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 cups diced kohlrabi*
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
FOR THE GARNISH:
- 3 slices bacon, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons small-diced shallot
- 1 cup small-diced kohlrabi
- 8 ounces shredded king crab
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- To assemble: Pour the soup into a bowl and add the garnish to the center of the bowl. Add the parsley leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a medium pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add onions, garlic and kohlrabi. Cook slowly until the onions are soft. Add the vegetable broth and simmer until the kohlrabi is fork-tender.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the vegetables and liquid to a blender. Purée until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a small sauté pan add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and leave the fat in pan. Add the shallots and kohlrabi, and cook until tender and lightly caramelized. Reduce heat, then add the king crab and lemon zest and cook until just warmed through. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
*Chef’s Note: Dicing the kohlrabi small will aid in faster cooking.
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR
Chef John Lechleidner is the founder and star of a "A Chef and His Spoon", a YouTube channel where he shares recipes and tips for creating easy restaurant-quality meals. Find him at YouTube.com/@achefandhisspoon.
