Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. onion, chopped; 1/4 c. carrot, chopped; 1/4 c. celery, chopped; 1/4 c. leeks, chopped; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/4 tsp. tarragon; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 c. white wine; 1 qt. fish stock; 1/4 c. cognac or sherry; 1 c. heavy cream; 1 lb. backfin blue crabmeat; 1/2 c. rice; 1 tsp. cracked black pepper; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. carrot, chopped
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. leeks, chopped
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 tsp. tarragon
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. white wine
1 qt. fish stock
1/4 c. cognac or sherry
1 c. heavy cream
1 lb. backfin blue crabmeat
1/2 c. rice
1 tsp. cracked black pepper
salt to taste

1
Sweat the mirepoix in the olive oil.
2
Meanwhile cook the rice in the fish stock for about 45 minutes.
3
To the vegetables, add the tomato paste, tarragon and pepper.
4
Cook the paste for 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Add the white wine and sherry.
6
Cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Add the stock and rice and cream.
8
Simmer for about 15 minutes.
9
Pass through a fine sieve or food mill pressing the vegetables and rice through the sieve.
10
Return to the simmer.
11
Add crabmeat and simmer.
12
Adjust seasoning with salt.

432

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. onion, chopped, 1/4 c. carrot, chopped, 1/4 c. celery, chopped, 1/4 c. leeks, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Crab Bisque

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