Lou's Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Lou's Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 lb imitation crabmeat; 1 carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 4 scallions, coarsely chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 14 12 ounces canned tomatoes; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 quart water; ¼ cup rc crab base; 1 dash hot sauce; 1 cup whipping cream; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 lb imitation crabmeat
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
4 scallions, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic
14 12 ounces canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 quart water
¼ cup rc crab base
1 dash hot sauce
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons dry sherry
parsley (to garnish)

1
Make a roux in a small saucepan.
2
Melt butter over low heat, stir in flour and cook until pale gold.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan; saute carrots, onions, celery, scallions, and garlic until tender.
5
Add tomatoes, hot sauce, and tomato paste.
6
Simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
7
While vegetables are cooking, combine water and crab base.
8
When vegetables are tender, add the water and crab base mixture.
9
Bring to a boil and add the imitation crab.
10
Bring to a second boil and remove from heat.
11
Puree in batches in a blender (you could use a food processor but it won't be as smooth).
12
Return puree to the saucepan and reheat.
13
Stir in cream and sherry.
14
Cook until the alcohol in the sherry had steamed out.
15
Serve garnished with parsley.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 lb imitation crabmeat, 1 carrot, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lou'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.

Lou's Crab Bisque

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