Cajun Seafood Soup

An aromatic seafood soup with a hint of Cajun spice that can be on the table in 15 minutes. Serve with corn bread for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup flour

3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (found in spice aisle)

1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1 (5 ounce) box baby spinach leaves

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

1 large clove garlic, minced

1/2 pound shrimp, cooked and shelled, cut into thirds (look for pre-cooked in the seafood section)

1 (6 ounce) container lump crabmeat

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Directions

In a large pot, heat oil. Add flour and whisk until mixture turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add Cajun seasoning. Whisk. Stir in clam juice, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes and honey. Stir in spinach, thyme and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and crabmeat. Cook for 2 minutes.
Serves: 4-6