Creamy Corn Bisque With Crab and Fresh Basil Recipe

Name: Creamy Corn Bisque With Crab and Fresh Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 4 cups fresh corn kernels; 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more if needed; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 -4 ½ cups chicken stock; ½ cup half-and-half; ¼ cup sour cream; 6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over; 3 tablespoons finely julienned fresh basil (plus 4-6 sprigs for garnish)

Servings: persons

¼ cup olive oil
4 cups fresh corn kernels
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more if needed
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 -4 ½ cups chicken stock
½ cup half-and-half
¼ cup sour cream
6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
3 tablespoons finely julienned fresh basil (plus 4-6 sprigs for garnish)

1
Heat olive oil until hot in a big pot (with a lid) set over medium heat.
2
Add in corn and leeks; cook/stir constantly, until slightly softened, about 6 minutes.
3
Add in garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes; cook/stir for 1 minute.
4
Add in 4 cups stock; bring mixture to a simmer; decrease heat and cover; cook at a gently simmer until the corn and leeks are very tender, 30 minutes.
5
Puree the soup in batches in a food processor, blender, or food mill, and return soup to the pot (or use immersion blender to puree soup in the pot).
6
The texture should be slightly chunky, not completely smooth.
7
Whisk the half-and-half into the soup, then whisk in the sour cream.
8
Taste and season with salt, as needed.
9
If the soup is too thick, thin it up with up to 1/2 cup stock (the soup can be prepared 2 days aheadcool, cover, and refrigerate; reheat over medium heat; do not let the soup come to a boil).
10
To serve, ladle into 4 soup bowls; divide the crabmeat evenly and mound in the center of each serving.
11
Garnish each portion with julienned basil and a basil sprig.

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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

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: ¼ cup olive oil, 4 cups fresh corn kernels, 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Creamy Corn Bisque With Crab and Fresh Basil 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!

Creamy Corn Bisque With Crab and Fresh Basil

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