Crab-And-Spinach Bisque Recipe

Name: Crab-And-Spinach Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth; 1 pound fresh crabmeat; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whipping cream*; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
1 pound fresh crabmeat
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whipping cream*
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1
Process spinach and broth in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides; set aside. Drain and flake crabmeat, removing any bits of shell; set aside.
2
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, celery, and bell pepper, and saute until tender. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until smooth.
3
Gradually stir in cream, and cook, stirring constantly, 10 minutes. Stir in spinach mixture, Worcestershire sauce, and next 5 ingredients; simmer, stirring often, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in crabmeat, and cook, stirring often, just until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve with French bread.
4
*Evaporated skimmed milk may be substituted for whipping cream.

830

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth, 1 pound fresh crabmeat, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Crab-And-Spinach 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-Spinach Bisque

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