Crab and Crimini Bisque Recipe

Name: Crab and Crimini Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound crimini mushrooms; 6 tablespoons (1/3 stick) butter; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth; 1/3 cup dry Sherry; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

Servings: persons

1 pound crimini mushrooms
6 tablespoons (1/3 stick) butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup dry Sherry
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley

1
Cut off mushroom stems and chop finely.
2
Slice mushroom caps and set aside.
3
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add chopped mushroom stems, onion and garlic; saut&e until mushrooms release their liquid and liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
5
Add flour and stir 2 minutes.
6
Mix in broth and Sherry and bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat to low.
8
Cover partially and simmer 25 minutes.
9
Strain into heavy large saucepan; discard solids.
10
Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Add sliced mushroom caps; saut&e until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
12
Mix sliced mushroom caps into soup.
13
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
14
Cool slightly, then chill uncovered until cold.
15
Cover; chill.)
16
Simmer soup 3 minutes.
17
Whisk cream, yolks and lemon juice in small bowl to blend.
18
Stir crab, then cream mixture into soup.
19
Cook over low heat until soup thickens slightly, stirring constantly (do not boil).
20
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
21
Mix in parsley and serve.

525

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound crimini mushrooms, 6 tablespoons (1/3 stick) butter, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Crab and Crimini 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.

Crab and Crimini Bisque

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