Crab Bisque - Mina's Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Crab Bisque - Mina's Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter; 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour; 4 ribs celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup (225 ml) boiling water; 2 cups (475 ml) milk; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; Dash of ground cloves; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) garlic salt; Pepper to taste; Tabasco to taste; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1 (8 oz (224 grm).) can tomato sauce; 1 bell pepper wedge; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups (475 ml) (or more, to taste) cleaned crab meat; 1 pint whipping cream; Sherry, if desired; Chopped green onion (garnish)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
4 ribs celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup (225 ml) boiling water
2 cups (475 ml) milk
3 chicken bouillon cubes
Dash of ground cloves
1/4 tsp (1 ml) garlic salt
Pepper to taste
Tabasco to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 (8 oz (224 grm).) can tomato sauce
1 bell pepper wedge
1 bay leaf
2 cups (475 ml) (or more, to taste) cleaned crab meat
1 pint whipping cream
Sherry, if desired
Chopped green onion (garnish)

1
In a large, heavy Dutch oven, make a light roux by stirring butter and flour over medium-high flame until light brown.
2
Add celery and onion and cook until soft.
3
Add water, milk, bouillon cubes, cloves, garlic salt, pepper, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, bell pepper and bay leaf.
4
Simmer 1 to 2 hours, or more.
5
Remove bell pepper and bay leaf.
6
Skim oil from top.
7
Add crab and heat thoroughly.
8
Before serving, add cream (do not boil!
9
), sherry, if desired, and green onion garnish.
10
Serves four for a meal, 6 to 8 as an appetizer.

1115

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* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour, 4 ribs celery, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Bisque - Mina'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!

Crab Bisque - Mina's Crab Bisque

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Variations & substitutions

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