CREAMY CRAB BISQUE (FOR TWO)

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This classy refined bisque for two is the perfect start to a romantic Valentine's Day evening. The soup is delicious! Cuisine at home eRECIPES, 02/11/2009 :)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup diced leek (dice first then soak in water & drain well, white & light green part only)
1/4 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup diced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup clam juice
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 cup pasteurized lump crabmeat, divided (about 1/4 lb.)
minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Sweat leeks, carrot, celery, and garlic in oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat until carrot is soft, 8 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Deglaze with wine, simmer until nearly evaporated, then stir in cream, milk, and clam juice.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
  • Off heat, purée mixture with an immersion blender but a standard blender works well too.
  • Ladle soup into bowls.
  • Top each serving with 1/4 cup crabmeat; garnish with chives.

Upendra Singh Karki
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Yum!


Corize Serra
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10/10 would recommend.


A Geddes
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Meh.


Nusra Tusubira
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Not worth the effort.


Anthony Morselli
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Will try again with a different recipe.


MD ABDUL KADIR SUTON
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Easy to make, great results!


Matthew Rogers
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Not as flavorful as I expected.


Nurunnaher Akter Happy
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A bit too rich for my taste.


fully different channel
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Perfect for a cold winter day.


Andisa Mgandela
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Will definitely make again.


Patience Torgbor
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Delicious!


Hassan Baloch
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This bisque was easy to make and tasted great! I especially liked the addition of sherry, which gave it a nice depth of flavor.


Or Jok
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I had high hopes for this bisque, but I was ultimately disappointed. The flavors were bland and the texture was watery. I won't be making this again.


John J. Hofford
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This bisque was a bit too rich for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The flavors were all there, and it was still a good soup overall.


John De Koker
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood bisques, but this one was really good! The crab flavor was delicate and the creamy broth was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anderson Fant
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This bisque was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It was easy to make and the results were impressive.


Mutiso Catherine
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This recipe is a keeper! The bisque was so flavorful and comforting. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Md Marup
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I've made this bisque several times now, and it's always a hit! My friends and family love the rich, creamy texture and the generous amount of crab. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab meat.


Danial Mayo Danial Mayo
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This creamy crab bisque was a delightful experience! The flavors of the crab and the creamy broth were perfectly balanced, and the sherry added a subtle depth of flavor. I especially appreciated the ease of the recipe; it came together quickly and wi