Ingredients

  • 7/8 ounce Flora Buttery or 2 tbsps Flora Cuisine
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 celery stick chopped
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder Colman's
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 3 1/4 tablespoons flour
  • 425ml (3/4 pint) semi-skimmed milk
  • 3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/4 cups fish stock
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 6 ounces crabmeat can white
  • 3 ounces crabmeat dressed
  • 2 tablespoons Elmlea single
  • fresh coriander to garnish
  • 2 white bread

Method

  • Heat the Flora in a medium saucepan, add the onion, celery, curry powder, mustard and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the milk. Add the vinegar, bay leaves, stock, Worcestershire sauce and crabmeat. Season lightly and cook over a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • For a smooth soup, tip the soup into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Serve garnished with the Elmlea, coriander and Christmas-shape croutons.