Description
Crab Bisque Soup is a rich, creamy delight full of flavor. With easy preparation and key ingredients like fresh crab and seafood stock, it makes for a comforting dish ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 3-5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dry sherry or cooking sherry
- 32 ounces seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces lump crab meat, drained
Instructions
- In a large 6-8 quart pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Pour in the dry sherry, deglazing the pot. Add seafood stock, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer the bisque for 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly until thickened and the vegetables are soft. Turn off the heat.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. If using a standard blender, be careful when transferring the hot mixture.
- Once puréed, return to low heat and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in lump crab meat, or ladle soup into bowls and place crab meat in the center for presentation.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, scallions, or Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a thicker bisque, blend longer until fully smooth.
Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg