Chris's Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Chris's Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 cups seafood stock; 3 ½ cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 16 ounces lump crabmeat; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; ¼ cup sherry wine; 4 celery ribs; 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1
melt 1/4 cup of butter in large pot.
2
saute chopped celery in butter for approximately 5 minutes - set aside.
3
melt remaining 1/4 cup of butter in same pot.
4
saute diced onion in butter until brown - approximately 12 minutes.
5
add seafood stock.
6
add tomato paste, parsley, old bay, sherry.
7
heat to boil and reduce heat.
8
add 2/3 of crab; set aside 1/3 of crab with celery.
9
add cream.
10
mix cornstarch with water to make a paste and add to soup pot.
11
bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes and reduce heat.
12
carefully move 1/2 of soup at a time to blender and blend for 15 seconds; once blended return to soup pot.
13
Add in last 1/3 of crab and celery - heat through and serve.

1000

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, 1 yellow onion, diced, 2 cups seafood stock, 3 ½ cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Chris's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chris's Crab Bisque

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Variations & substitutions

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