Crab Bisque

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of homemade Crab Bisque, a creamy seafood soup that marries rich, savory notes with delicate sweetness from fresh crab meat. This refined recipe starts with a base of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, blending seamlessly with garlic, tomato paste, and a touch of flour to create a velvety foundation. Infused with fish or chicken stock, heavy cream, dry white wine, and a hint of cayenne for subtle warmth, the bisque is expertly seasoned with bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to enhance its depth of flavor. Freshly picked crab meat is gently folded in, elevating each spoonful to a coastal-inspired culinary masterpiece. Finished with a garnish of chopped parsley for a refreshing burst of color, this Crab Bisque is perfect for special occasions or elegant dinners. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is your ticket to a restaurant-quality dish at home!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups fish stock or chicken stock
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound fresh crab meat, picked over for shell fragments
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

📝 Instructions

15 steps

1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, sautéing until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes until the paste darkens slightly.

5. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable and tomato mixture, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps, and cook for 2 minutes.

6. Gradually add the fish or chicken stock, stirring constantly to blend it smoothly into the mixture.

7. Pour in the heavy cream and dry white wine, stirring to combine.

8. Add the bay leaf, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

9. Allow the bisque to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

10. Remove the bay leaf from the pot.

11. Use an immersion blender to blend the bisque until smooth, or carefully transfer it to a blender in batches, then return it to the pot.

12. Add the fresh crab meat to the bisque and allow it to heat through for 5 minutes.

13. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if necessary.

14. Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

15. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, creamy flavors of the crab bisque.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (2518.1g)

Calories		3049
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		225.0 g	288%
	Saturated Fat	116.5 g	582%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	2.7 g
Cholesterol		822 mg	274%
Sodium		9136 mg	397%
Total Carbohydrate		51.0 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	7.6 g	27%
	Total Sugars	15.2 g
Protein		125.8 g	252%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		705 mg	54%
Iron		9.0 mg	50%
Potassium		2753 mg	59%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2025 cal (74.1%%)

Protein: 503 cal (18.4%%)

Carbs: 204 cal (7.5%%)