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Crab Bisque

Crab Bisque
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Crab Bisque is a creamy, rich seafood soup packed full of fresh crab flavor and smooth textures. This comforting and elegant bisque is easy to prepare at home, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with its indulgent yet approachable taste.

Ingredients

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Seafood

  • 1 lb fresh lump crab meat, shells removed

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Fats & Thickening Agents

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

Liquids

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups seafood or chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Herbs & Seasonings

  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp paprika (smoked, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Finely chop onions, celery, and carrots. Mince garlic and ensure fresh crab meat is free of shells and ready to use.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook gently for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and fragrant, stirring occasionally to avoid browning.
  3. Make the Roux: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and create a smooth thickening base.
  4. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry white wine, stir well, scraping any browned bits off the bottom to add acidity and depth to the soup.
  5. Add Stock and Herbs: Slowly whisk in the seafood or chicken stock. Toss in fresh thyme and parsley. Simmer gently for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Incorporate Crab and Cream: Fold in the crab meat carefully. Pour in the heavy cream last and warm the bisque gently without boiling to preserve delicate flavors.
  7. Season and Serve: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and add a dash of paprika for subtle smokiness. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or a swirl of cream as desired.

Notes

  • Use lump crab meat for the best texture and presentation.
  • Simmer bisque gently after adding cream to avoid curdling.
  • For an ultra-smooth texture, blend and strain the bisque before adding crab meat back in.
  • Add fresh parsley or thyme at the end to retain vibrant flavor.
  • Balance acidity and seasoning carefully to enhance the natural sweetness of the crab.

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