Best 5 Cream Of Mirliton Crawfish Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and aromas tantalize, lies a dish that embodies the essence of Louisiana's rich heritage: Cream of Mirliton Crawfish Soup. This delectable soup, deeply rooted in Cajun and Creole traditions, is a symphony of textures and tastes that will transport you to the heart of the bayou. With its creamy, velvety broth, tender crawfish, and the unique crunch of mirliton, this soup is a true celebration of Louisiana's bounty. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a taste of the bayou, this article presents a collection of Cream of Mirliton Crawfish Soup recipes that will satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more. From classic recipes that have stood the test of time to modern interpretations that add a touch of innovation, these recipes offer a diverse range of flavors and techniques to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with these enticing Cream of Mirliton Crawfish Soup recipes.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM OF MIRLITON & CRAWFISH SOUP



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Mirliton is also known as Chayote squash, allegator pear, or vegetable pear. I got this recipe from my daughter-in-law's, Aunt Jill. She had fixed it as her contribution to Thanksgiving dinner. Being a novice when it comes to cooking...I just knew I'd mess up this awesome dish. BUT...it's so simple that even I couldn't mess...

Provided by Rena Daniel

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 mirlitons (chayote squash)
1 stick butter or margarine
4 sprig(s) green onions, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 ribs celery, minced
1 bay leaf
3-4 c swanson's chicken broth
1 lb crawfish tails, defrosted (can find at wal-mart in frozen seafood section)
1 c half and half
salt to taste
white pepper to taste
cajun seasoning (tony chachere) to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Peel mirlitons like you would peel a potato. Cut in half and remove the seed pod.
  • 2. Slice into 1 inch cubes. Put into microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 12 to 15 minutes or until soft.
  • 3. Puree in blender or food processor
  • 4. Melt butter or margarine in a soup pot and saute all vegetables until soft. Add bay leaf and mirliton puree, cooking until most of the liquid evaporates.
  • 5. Add 3 to 4 cups chicken broth, season to taste with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning (Tony Chachere). Cover and cook on med heat for 45 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • 6. Remove bay leaf, add crawfish tails and half and half. Simmer for 5 mins and serve. Hope you enjoy as much and my friends and family have.
  • 7. ***If you have plenty to feed, double the recipe.

CREAMY CRAWFISH BISQUE



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Velvety smooth Crawfish Bisque! Can be prepared with lobster tails as well.

Provided by Sheri Raleigh-Yearby

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 bunch green onion
1 c onions, diced
1 c red bell pepper
3 c heavy whipping cream
3 c half and half
2 c chicken or seafood stock
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 lb crawfish tails
1 Tbsp creole seasoning
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 thyme, leaves
1 bay leaf
1 lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Saute diced onion, red bell pepper, and green onions in melted butter until soft. Add Crawfish tails and simmer, remove from heat.
  • 2. Add in tomato paste and stock, whisk together well. Slowly add heavy whipping cream, half and half while whisking on low heat.
  • 3. Add Crawfish mixture and seasonings. Simmer and stir until mixture is thickened. Serve with lemon zest and a side of french bread for dipping! Tres Bien!

CRAWFISH MIRLITON (CHAYOTE) SOUP



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My Cajun mother makes a wonderful mirliton casserole for the holidays that's always a hit. I had a craving for mirliton and crawfish one day, and pieced together this soup from several recipes and a few traditional Cajun cooking methods. Some people prefer to peel and pit mirliton before using them, but the whole fruit is edible. Crawfish tails are usually mostly cooked before being peeled and bagged, but it's best to be on the safe side. Sauteing them first makes sure that they are fully cooked and flavors the butter for the rest of the soup.

Provided by Jennifer Cross

Categories     Crawfish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 tablespoon dried basil
1 lb crawfish tail
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon crab boil
4 mirlitons, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Stir dried herbs into broth and set aside.
  • Saute crawfish tails in butter until warm and cooked through.
  • Drain butter and crawfish juice into a pot. Set crawfish aside for later.
  • Add onions, garlic, cayenne, and crab boil to butter and cook over low heat until onions are soft.
  • Add mirliton and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour broth into pot, cover, and simmer over low heat. 25 minutes for peeled mirliton, and 30 for unpeeled.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree soup.
  • Return soup to low heat, and gradually add in crawfish tails. Stir until tails are brought up to the soup's temperature.

CRAWFISH AND CORN SOUP



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This soup is a staple in several New Orleans restaurants. If you don't like it spicy do not use the Creole seasoning, just add more salt and pepper. Serve with salad and garlic bread. It's easy and delicious!

Provided by LucyF

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped green onion
4 cups milk
2 (15 ounce) cans cream-style corn
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot®)
salt to taste
1 pound crawfish, peeled

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over low heat, and stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly to make a light roux, about 5 minutes.
  • Add onions, and cook until wilted. Pour in milk, creamed corn, whole kernel corn, and cream of potato soup. Season with Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, and salt. Stir to blend, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add the crawfish, and cook for 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 749.9 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

CREAM OF CRAWFISH BOIL SOUP



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I just invented this tonight, after getting "stuck" with a couple of pounds of crawfish from a crawfish boil. It's so good I wanted to hop around the kitchen singing. This recipe is for crawfish boil leftovers; it won't be the same otherwise. You'll need two pounds of whole crawfish plus the corn, potatoes, etc, that were boiled with them. (My two-pound package contained two short corns on the cob, four little new potatoes, and two pounds of whole crawfish.) You can use whatever proportions you like, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise.

Provided by lolsuz

Categories     Crawfish

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 (49 ounce) can chicken broth (I used fat-free to make up for all the butter)
crawfish tail, peeled (see note above for quantity)
2 ears corn, cut off the cob
4 new potatoes
1/2 pint half-and-half

Steps:

  • Peel the crawfish, cut the corn off the cob, and set aside with the potatoes.
  • In a soup pot, saute the flour in butter, but do not brown it.
  • Pour in the chicken stock all at once, stirring with a whisk until blended. Don't worry if there's a few lumps because you'll get them with a stick blender later. Bring to a simmer.
  • Break up the potatoes with your fingers into the pot and add most of the crawfish tails and corn as well. Save a handful of crawfish and corn to add later. Bring the pot back up to a simmer.
  • Use a stick blender to blend the soup until it is mostly smooth. BE CAREFUL not to spatter hot soup on yourself!
  • Add the half and half and the remainder of the crawfish tails and corn. Stir well while heating for about five minutes more, then you're ready to serve.

Tips:

- Choose fresh and tender mirlitons for the best flavor and texture in your soup. - Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and nutrients to your soup. - Sauté the vegetables in butter or olive oil to enhance their flavor before adding them to the soup. - Use a good quality chicken or vegetable broth for the base of your soup. - Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. - Add the crawfish meat and cream at the end of cooking to prevent the crawfish from becoming tough. - Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. - Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Cream of mirliton and crawfish soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a great way to use up leftover crawfish and mirlitons, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is a cream of mirliton and crawfish soup recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a hearty and comforting soup, give cream of mirliton and crawfish soup a try.

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