Vegetarian Crab Bisque

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this **Vegetarian Crab Bisque**, a plant-based twist on the classic seafood soup. This hearty yet elegant dish features tender **oyster mushrooms** and briny **artichoke hearts**, delivering the delicate texture and taste reminiscent of crab meat. A perfectly balanced base of sautéed aromatics—onion, garlic, fennel, and celery—is simmered with **dry white wine**, **vegetable broth**, and a touch of **tomato paste**, crafting a rich, flavorful broth. Finished with a creamy swirl of heavy cream and a fragrant sprinkle of paprika and thyme, this bisque is pure comfort in a bowl. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing starter or a light main dish, it’s garnished with fresh chives for a vibrant pop of color. Ready in just an hour, this satisfying recipe is ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, finely chopped
• 1 Celery stalk, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 Fennel bulb, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 can (14 oz) Artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 8 ounces Oyster mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and fennel. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and white wine. Add the bay leaf, thyme, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Add the artichoke hearts and oyster mushrooms to the pot. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth or transfer batches to a countertop blender.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat the soup through but do not let it boil.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2431.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2022.7

Total Fat 119.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 240mg	0%
Sodium 5922.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.3g	0%
Total Sugars 37.1g
Protein 43.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 464.3mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 4609.7mg	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: 57.7%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 33.1%