Description
Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of this Decadent Crab Bisque. This creamy seafood soup is a perfect starter or a light meal on its own. Packed with tender lump crab meat and seasoned to perfection, it’s a sure crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Bisque:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dry sherry or white wine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood stock or fish broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 8 ounces lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and celery, and cook until softened.
- Deglaze and Thicken: Pour in the sherry or white wine, cook to deglaze, then sprinkle in the flour and stir to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the seafood stock, cream, and milk.
- Season and Simmer: Add Old Bay, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Gently fold in crab meat and lemon juice. Heat through, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup before adding the crab meat.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Serve with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
