Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of the Best Crab Bisque, a luxurious seafood soup that is perfect for a special meal or a cozy night in. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through creating a bowl of warmth and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped
Soup:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 3 cups seafood or chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Base: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery; sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour and cook to form a light roux.
- Add Liquids: Slowly whisk in wine, then add the stock. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish Soup: Lower heat, stir in cream, milk, paprika, and cayenne. Simmer, then fold in crab meat and lemon juice. Season and garnish to serve.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup before adding the crab meat.
- Serve with warm bread or oyster crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
