Description
Indulge in the velvety richness of our Creamy Crab Bisque – Easy & Luxurious Seafood Soup. Perfect for any occasion, this decadent dish combines fresh lump crab meat with aromatic vegetables and a luscious cream base, creating a gourmet experience right in your own kitchen. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night at home, this bisque is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup celery (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté onions, celery, and garlic in butter until soft.
- Add tomato paste and spices, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour to thicken the mixture.
- Gradually add broth, simmering for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate cream, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and thyme; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Fold in crab meat gently and heat through.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 823mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg