Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Best Crab Bisque recipe, a luxurious seafood soup that is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large saucepan, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux. Slowly whisk in white wine and let it reduce.
- Build Soup Base: Gradually add broth, then stir in cream, milk, seasonings. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Add crab meat, warm through gently. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and garnish with herbs.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup before adding crab.
- Serve with crusty bread or oyster crackers.
- You can use half-and-half as a lighter alternative to cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
