Butternut Squash & Crab Bisque (inspired by Whole F

Name: Butternut Squash & Crab Bisque (inspired by Whole Foods) Recipe rikasings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and cubed; 16 oz. crab claw meat; 1 quart chicken or veggie broth, divided; 1 large vidalia onion, diced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 5 cloves garlic, roasted (Feel free to use a whole head of garlic if you prefer.); 1 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves finely chopped, or 1 Tsp. dried sage; 1 heaping Tsp. of cayenne (optional); salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste; 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil plus extra for roasting the garlic; Crusty artisan bread of your choice (I like sourdough); 3 Tbsp. of unsalted butter, softened (optional, for buttering the bread.)

Servings: persons

2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and cubed
16 oz. crab claw meat
1 quart chicken or veggie broth, divided
1 large vidalia onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
5 cloves garlic, roasted (Feel free to use a whole head of garlic if you prefer.)
1 Tbsp. fresh sage leaves finely chopped, or 1 Tsp. dried sage
1 heaping Tsp. of cayenne (optional)
salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil plus extra for roasting the garlic
Crusty artisan bread of your choice (I like sourdough)
3 Tbsp. of unsalted butter, softened (optional, for buttering the bread.)

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["Preheat oven to 400 degrees .", "Peel off most of the papery outer layers of a head of garlic, chop about 1/4"" off the top, drizzle generously with olive oil, wrap in tin foil and roast for 1/2 hour.", "Youll only need 4 or 5 cloves for the soup, so save the rest to mash up with butter for the crusty bread.", "Or just spread it on without the butter if you really love garlic.", "I really do.", ":)", "Heat olive oil in a large 5 qt.", "pot over med/high heat, add squash, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and if you are using dried, the sage.", "Saute 5 min.", "Add 3 cups of the chicken or veggie broth, reduce the heat to med/low, cover the pot and simmer for about 30 min.", "until the squash is tender.", "Add cream and puree with an immersion blender if you have one of those.", "If you dont I highly recommend purchasing one.", "Alternately you can puree the soup in batches in your blender, but be its hot!", "Thin with remaining broth if necessary.", "(I used all the broth at this point and it turned out great)", "Fold in the crab meat and if you are using fresh, the sage.", "Salt and pepper and cayenne to taste.", "Serve with toasted crusty sourdough (or your choice) bread with garlic-butter spread.", "Enjoy!"]

2130

kcal

Calories

230

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and cubed, 16 oz. crab claw meat, 1 quart chicken or veggie broth, divided, 1 large vidalia onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Butternut Squash & Crab Bisque (inspired by Whole Foods) Recipe rikasings 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.

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Butternut Squash & Crab Bisque (inspired by Whole Foods) Recipe rikasings

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