Description
Indulge in our Creamy Crab Bisque, a luxurious seafood soup that brings gourmet flavors right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This velvety bisque features tender lump crab meat blended into a rich, seasoned broth, making it the perfect dish for special occasions or cozy dinners at home. With its quick preparation and restaurant-quality taste, this recipe is guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a delightful dining experience that feels elegant yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 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
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, celery, and garlic until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture while stirring continuously to create a roux; cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the broth while stirring; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream along with Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and thyme; simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
- Fold in the lump crab meat and heat through on low for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings as needed and serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg