Asparagus & Crab Meat Soup (Mang Tay Nau Cua)

This soup was probably created by some homesick Frenchman. White asparagus(a French import), packed in jars or cans, is used for this recipe. Traditionally, crumbled, salted duck egg yolk is added to season the soup. If white asparagus is unavailable, use frozen or fresh asparagus (in this case, add the fresh asparagus to the broth…