Monday, October 17, 2016

Crab Bisque



I love soup!
Not so much the canned kind but the homemade kind. 

No matter what the season, soup is a nice go-to meal.
It's especially satisfying during the fall and winter months.

This is one of my favorites.


Crab Bisque
 

Crab Bisque
Prep time: 5 minutes   Cook time: 30-40 minutes

1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¼ cooking sherry
8 ounces crab meat, preferably claw
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
fresh ground black pepper to taste


Chopped onion, celery, and carrots.

In a large pot, cook butter and finely chopped veggies over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes. Veggies should be cooked through and soft.



Add the flour and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a low boil for 2-3 minutes. 

Add all other ingredients and simmer for 20-30 minutes.


Crab Bisque

 Serves 4-6 

Enjoy!


Until next time!