Creamy Tomato Bisque with Lump Crabmeat and Basil

Name: Creamy Tomato Bisque with Lump Crabmeat and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes ripe, chopped; ⅓ cup olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 small onions chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic minced; 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 3 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup basil fresh, chiffonade cut; 4 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups tomato juice; 1 cup light cream (half&half); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste; 1 x white pepper to taste; 8 ounces crab meat

Servings: persons

3 large tomatoes ripe, chopped
⅓ cup olive oil, extra-virgin
1 small onions chopped
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup basil fresh, chiffonade cut
4 cups tomato sauce
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup light cream (half&half)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
1 x white pepper to taste
8 ounces crab meat

1
Chiffonade: rolls leaves in sheath, from tip to stem.
2
Then cut into thin strips.
3
Core and cut X in bottom of tomatoes; plunge into boiling water 20 to 30 seconds or until skin begins to peel back.
4
Plunge into ice water.
5
Peel tomatoes; cut in halves.
6
Seed and coarsely chop tomato; set aside.
7
Heat olive oil in large heavy saucepan.
8
Add onions and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until transparent.
9
Add flour, whisk over low heat 3 to 5 minutes.
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Do not brown.
11
Whisk in chicken broth, removing all lumps.
12
Add 1/2 cup fresh basil.
13
Heat mixture to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and cook 5 to 10 minutes.
14
Whisk in tomato sauce, tomato juice and reserved chopped tomatoes.
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Simmer 10 minutes.
16
With large spoon, skim froth from top as it forms.
17
Whisk in cream; heat to a simmer.
18
Skim again, if necessary.
19
Add sugar and season with salt and white pepper.
20
Ladle into warm cups or bowls and garnish with remaining basil and fresh crabmeat, if desired.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large tomatoes ripe, chopped, ⅓ cup olive oil, extra-virgin, 1 small onions chopped, 1 teaspoon garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Bisque with Lump Crabmeat and 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!