
Crab Bisque
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Making crab bisque at home is easier than you'd think, and honestly, it tastes restaurant quality. This creamy soup comes together in just 45 minutes total, so it's perfect for a weeknight dinner without the fuss. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients already, which means you're not breaking the bank. Crab is packed with selenium, which supports your immune system beautifully. With its luxurious texture from the cream and that delicate sweetness from the crab, this bisque feels indulgent while remaining surprisingly simple to pull off.
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Ingredients
- 400 gcrab meat
- 60 gbutter
- 200 gonion
- 3 pcgarlic
- 200 mldry white wine
- 600 mlchicken broth
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 1fresh parsley
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 2 pcbay leaves
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Use a large enough pot to hold all the ingredients.
- 2
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Be patient and let it cook slowly.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Tip: Avoid burning the garlic.
- 4
Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon to remove any sediment.
- 5
Add the chicken broth, crab meat, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Tip: Let it cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir gently to combine.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the soup.
- 7
Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the soup has thickened slightly.
Tip: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired consistency.
- 8
Stir in the chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Tip: Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
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