Tomato-Basil Crab Bisque Recipe

Name: Tomato-Basil Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 10 ounces fresh crabmeat; 1 tomato, seeded, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups clam-tomato juice (such as Clamato); 1 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup bottled clam juice; 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 3/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
10 ounces fresh crabmeat
1 tomato, seeded, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups clam-tomato juice (such as Clamato)
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup bottled clam juice
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add 3/4 of crabmeat, tomato, 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, and garlic.
3
Saute 2 minutes.
4
Whisk in flour; stir 2 minutes.
5
Whisk in clam-tomato juice and next 5 ingredients.
6
Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
7
Cool soup slightly.
8
Puree soup in batches in blender until smooth.
9
Return soup to pot.
10
Stir in 3/4 cup water and lemon juice; bring to simmer.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
13
Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.
14
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
15
Divide soup among 6 bowls.
16
Sprinkle with remaining crab and 3 tablespoons basil and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, 10 ounces fresh crabmeat, 1 tomato, seeded, chopped (about 1/2 cup), 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Tomato-Basil 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.

Tomato-Basil Crab Bisque

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