Spicy Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Spicy Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small white onion, finely chopped; 6 celery ribs, finely chopped; 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons Mashed Roasted Garlic; 3 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Pinch of ground cloves; Pinch of ground mace; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 to 1 tablespoon Tabasco; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 pounds jumbo lump crab or Dungeness crabmeat; Oyster crackers, for serving

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small white onion, finely chopped
6 celery ribs, finely chopped
6 scallions, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons Mashed Roasted Garlic
3 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of ground mace
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 to 1 tablespoon Tabasco
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 pounds jumbo lump crab or Dungeness crabmeat
Oyster crackers, for serving

1
In a large soup pot, melt the butter.
2
Add the onion, celery, scallions and bay leaves and cook over moderate heat until softened, 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
4
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the broth is thickened and the vegetables are very tender, 15 minutes.
6
Add the roasted garlic and milk; bring to a simmer.
7
Stir in the sherry, ketchup, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne, cloves, mace, nutmeg, cream and Tabasco and bring to a simmer.
8
Season with salt and pepper, then add the crab; simmer until hot.
9
Discard the bay leaves.
10
Serve the bisque with oyster crackers.

986

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 small white onion, finely chopped, 6 celery ribs, finely chopped, 6 scallions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Crab Bisque

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