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Ultimate Creamy Crab Bisque

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Ultimate Creamy Crab Bisque is a luxurious, velvety soup made with fresh crab meat, cream, and warm spices. Elegant yet easy to prepare in under 45 minutes, this rich seafood soup is perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or cozy nights at home. Serve it with crusty bread for an indulgent starter or main course.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Soup, Appetizer, Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop simmering
  • Cuisine: American / Seafood

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups seafood or chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 8 ounces fresh lump crab meat
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and celery until softened and fragrant.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
  3. Sprinkle in flour, stirring to form a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in white wine, then stock. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne (if using).
  6. Gently fold in crab meat and warm through. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or a swirl of cream.

Notes

  • For smokiness, add sherry or smoked paprika.
  • Blend the bisque before adding crab for an ultra-smooth texture.
  • Add shrimp or scallops for a seafood medley.
  • Lighten it by replacing half the cream with whole milk.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently over low heat (do not boil).

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