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Crab Bisque

Crab bisque is easier than you might think to make. This rich and creamy soup is made with homemade seafood stock from crab shells.

Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 392 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Seafood Stock
  • 2 pounds crab shells
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 2 celery stalks cut into small pieces
  • 1 leek (white part only) sliced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into thirds
Bisque
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups seafood stock
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces crab meat if desired

Instructions

Seafood Stock
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  1. If the shells are not already cooked, you will want to break them up into smaller pieces, drizzle a little olive oil on them and roast them in a 350-degree oven until they become fragrant and just begin to brown. This may take about 30 minutes.
  2. In a large stockpot, place shells, coarsely chopped onion, celery stalks, leek, and carrot. Cover all ingredients with enough water so the shells are completely submerged by 1 to 2 inches. Cook the stock on low for 3 to 4 hours. Strain stock, discard all solids. Return stock to a pan, and reduce by half by turning up the heat until the stock just begins to boil.
Bisque
  1. Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a 2-quart pot with the shallots, and celery. Saute until the shallots and celery become soft. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and cook until the roux becomes fragrant. Add seafood stock and sherry. Stir until the soup becomes thick. Add cream and heat through. If you desire a bisque that is smooth, process the soup with a food processor or a stick blender, then strain the soup with a fine sieve. Return soup to the pot. Add cooked crab if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 490mg (20%) Potassium 477mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 6645IU (133%) Vitamin C 9.5mg (11%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392

% Daily Value*

Calories 392kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Potassium 477mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 6645IU 133%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.