Creamy Crab Bisque (For Two) Recipe

Name: Creamy Crab Bisque (For Two)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup diced leek (dice first then soak in water & drain well, white & light green part only); 1/4 cup diced carrot; 1/4 cup diced celery; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup clam juice; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; red pepper flakes, to taste; Tabasco sauce, to taste; 1/2 cup pasteurized lump crabmeat, divided (about 1/4 lb.); minced fresh chives

Servings: persons

1/2 cup diced leek (dice first then soak in water & drain well, white & light green part only)
1/4 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup clam juice
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 cup pasteurized lump crabmeat, divided (about 1/4 lb.)
minced fresh chives

1
Sweat leeks, carrot, celery, and garlic in oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat until carrot is soft, 8 minutes.
2
Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
3
Deglaze with wine, simmer until nearly evaporated, then stir in cream, milk, and clam juice.
4
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
5
Off heat, puree mixture with an immersion blender but a standard blender works well too.
6
Ladle soup into bowls.
7
Top each serving with 1/4 cup crabmeat; garnish with chives.

275

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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: 1/2 cup diced leek (dice first then soak in water & drain well, white & light green part only), 1/4 cup diced carrot, 1/4 cup diced celery, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Crab Bisque (For Two) 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.

Creamy Crab Bisque (For Two)

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