Name: Spicy Cajun Crab and Greens Soup
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 3 to 5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice; 2 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes with caramelized onion, in juice; 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1 pound lump crabmeat

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Spicy Cajun Crab and Greens SoupScott Peterson

Cajun seasoning spikes this soup with heat, so adjust according to your taste. Serve with: Jalapeño corn bread and carrot sticks. Dessert: Cheesecake topped with thawed sliced frozen peaches.

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