Serious Eats Dinner Tonight: Asparagus Crab Soup (sup Mang Tay Cua) Recipe Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Dinner Tonight: Asparagus Crab Soup (sup Mang Tay Cua) Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 28g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 89%. At 2047mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Serious Eats Dinner Tonight: Asparagus Crab Soup (sup Mang Tay Cua) Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 883 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 340
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 162mg
Sodium: 2047mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 32g
Calcium: 158mg Iron: 8mg
Potassium: 1316mg Vitamin A: 160mcg
Vitamin C: 21mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken stock, divided
  • 1 medium onion, halved
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt
  • 2 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound crab meat
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 large eggs, barely beaten together in a medium-sized bowl
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

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