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Mozambique Curry Crab Soup with Coconut Ginger

Name: Mozambique Curry Crab Soup with Coconut Ginger
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Onion, 1 large, finely chopped; Garlic cloves, 3, minced; Ginger, 1-inch piece, grated; Curry powder, 1 tbsp; Smoked paprika, 1 tsp; Ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh crab meat, 1 lb, cooked and picked clean; Vegetable broth, 2 cups; Coconut milk, 1 can (14 oz); Lemongrass stalk, 1, bruised; Kaffir lime leaves, 2; Lime juice, Juice of 1 lime

Dive into the rich flavors of Mozambique with this aromatic crab soup, enhanced by the warmth of curry and the creaminess of coconut milk.

4.2(206 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 8, 2026

Mozambique Curry Crab Soup with Coconut Ginger — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Spice Blend

For the Crab

For the Aromatics

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 325 kcal
Protein: 24.5 g
Carbs: 10.5 g
Fat: 20.3 g
Fiber: 1.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1298 kcal
Protein: 98.1 g
Carbs: 42.1 g
Fat: 81.2 g
Fiber: 6.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Onion 1 large, finely chopped	60	1.5	14	0.1	3
Garlic cloves 3, minced	13	0.6	3	0	0.2
Ginger 1-inch piece, grated	9	0.2	2	0.1	0.2
Curry powder 1 tbsp	20	0.8	3	0.9	1.5
Smoked paprika 1 tsp	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.9
Ground turmeric 1/2 tsp	4	0.2	0.7	0.2	0.5
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh crab meat 1 lb, cooked and picked clean	480	88	0	7.5	0
Vegetable broth 2 cups	30	2	6	0	0
Coconut milk 1 can (14 oz)	420	4	8	44	0
Lemongrass stalk 1, bruised	5	0.3	1.2	0.1	0
Kaffir lime leaves 2	0	0	0	0	0
Lime juice Juice of 1 lime	11	0.2	4	0.1	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Crab

1
Mix Crab and Lime
In a bowl, mix the crab meat with lime juice and set aside in the refrigerator.
2
Refrigerate
Let it marinate while preparing the soup base.
3
Enhance Freshness
This enhances the crab's freshness and tanginess.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until onions are translucent and aromatic.
3
Bloom Spices
Add the spice blend and cook for an additional 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
Tip: Stir the spices continuously to avoid burning.

How to Make Mozambique Curry Crab Soup with Coconut Ginger

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer the Broth
Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, lemongrass, and lime leaves to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes.
2
Incorporate Crab
Add marinated crab meat to the pot and stir gently. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
3
Adjust Seasoning
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice if needed.