Crab Bisque

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this rich and creamy Crab Bisque, a seafood lover's dream that brings restaurant-quality elegance to your home kitchen. Made with tender fresh crab meat, aromatic vegetables, and a decadent blend of heavy cream and dry white wine, this luxurious soup is brimming with layers of flavor. Enhanced by a touch of cayenne for gentle heat and finished with a silky-smooth texture, thanks to an expert puréeing technique, this bisque is perfect for special occasions or an indulgent weeknight treat. Serve it piping hot, garnished with vibrant parsley, and elevate your dining experience with this crowd-pleasing delicacy. Ready in just one hour, this Crab Bisque delivers sophisticated, comforting flavors in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups fish stock or chicken stock
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound fresh crab meat, picked over for shell fragments
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, sautéing until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes until the paste darkens slightly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable and tomato mixture, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps, and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Gradually add the fish or chicken stock, stirring constantly to blend it smoothly into the mixture.

Step 7

Pour in the heavy cream and dry white wine, stirring to combine.

Step 8

Add the bay leaf, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 9

Allow the bisque to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf from the pot.

Step 11

Use an immersion blender to blend the bisque until smooth, or carefully transfer it to a blender in batches, then return it to the pot.

Step 12

Add the fresh crab meat to the bisque and allow it to heat through for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if necessary.

Step 14

Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Step 15

Serve hot and enjoy the rich, creamy flavors of the crab bisque.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2518.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3049.4

Total Fat 225.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 116.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 822.1mg	0%
Sodium 9136.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.2g
Protein 125.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 705.0mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 2752.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.1%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 7.5%