Ingredients

5 cups coarsely chopped seeded watermelon (from a 4-lb piece, rind discarded)

1 fresh lemongrass stalk*

3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

1 1/2 tablespoons mild olive oil

1 small hot green chile such as Thai or serrano, finely chopped (including seeds), or to taste

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste

3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

For crab

• 10 oz jumbo lump crabmeat (2 cups), picked over
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mild olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

• Accompaniment: lime wedges

Description

This Light, Spicy Soup Is Delicious Hot Or Chilled. The Sautéed Aromatics Turn The Broth A Rich Red-orange, More Reminiscent Of Tomato Than...

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