Broccoli And Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Broccoli And Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 2 tsp. butter, margarine or oil; 5 c. broth (fish, chicken or vegetable); 1 large head broccoli, stems sliced crosswise and flowerets reserved; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, divided; 3/4 c. chopped celery; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 tsp. salt to taste; dash of cayenne to taste; 2 c. skim milk; 1 lb. crab meat or sea legs, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 c. diced carrots, divided

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. butter, margarine or oil
5 c. broth (fish, chicken or vegetable)
1 large head broccoli, stems sliced crosswise and flowerets reserved
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, divided
3/4 c. chopped celery
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed
1 bay leaf
3/4 tsp. salt to taste
dash of cayenne to taste
2 c. skim milk
1 lb. crab meat or sea legs, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 c. diced carrots, divided

1
In large saucepan, saute onion in shortening until soft.
2
Add broth, broccoli stems, 1/2 of potatoes, 1/2 carrots, celery, pepper, lemon juice, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper (cayenne). Bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat.
4
Simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Remove bay leaf.
6
Puree veggies and broth in a blender.
7
Return puree to pot. Add remaining carrots and potatoes and cook soup over low heat, 5 to 10 minutes.
8
When potatoes and carrots are nearly soft, add broccoli flowerets.
9
Cook for 15 minutes.
10
Add milk and crab meat and heat the soup.
11
Do not boil.
12
Serve bisque with croutons if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. chopped onion, 2 tsp. butter, margarine or oil, 5 c. broth (fish, chicken or vegetable), 1 large head broccoli, stems sliced crosswise and flowerets reserved, and more.

Yes, Broccoli And Crab Bisque falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli And Crab Bisque

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