Decadent Crab Bisque
Warm up with this creamy and luxurious Crab Bisque, a must-try for any seafood enthusiast. This rich and flavorful soup combines fresh crab meat with a blend of aromatic vegetables, white wine, and heavy cream for a delightful dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the flour is well incorporated.
- Gradually whisk in the seafood or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the heavy cream, white wine, tomato paste, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the bisque until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in the fresh crab meat and let it heat through for 5 minutes. Be careful not to break up the crab too much.
- Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and chives. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 135mg