Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful crab bisque made with fresh crab meat and a blend of aromatic vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat (lump or claw)
- 4 cups seafood stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnishing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and Old Bay seasoning, stirring everything together for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the seafood stock or chicken broth gently into the pot, stirring well to combine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- If you prefer a creamy texture, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. You can also transfer it in batches to a blender if you don’t have one.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Finally, add the fresh crab meat and Worcestershire sauce, simmering for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley or chives. Enjoy your homemade crab bisque while it’s warm!
Notes
- Use the freshest crab meat available for the best flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of broth.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute crab meat with a plant-based option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crab Bisque, Seafood Soup, Creamy Soup, Crab Recipes