Name: Creamy Crab Bisque – Easy & Luxurious Seafood Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb lump crab meat; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; ½ cup finely chopped onion; ½ cup finely chopped celery; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups seafood or chicken broth; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

Description

Creamy Crab Bisque – Easy & Luxurious Seafood Soup is the epitome of comfort food for seafood enthusiasts. This velvety soup combines lump crab meat with a rich broth, creating a dish that’s both indulgent and easy to prepare. Perfect for cozy dinners or elegant gatherings, this bisque can be made in just 30 minutes, providing restaurant-quality flavors without the fuss. Its luscious texture and deep flavors are enhanced with simple ingredients like butter, seasonings, and heavy cream. Serve it warm in beautiful bowls alongside crusty bread for a meal that impresses every time.

Ingredients

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1 lb lump crab meat
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups seafood or chicken broth
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

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Instructions

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft.
Stir in tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne; cook for an additional 1–2 minutes.
Sprinkle in flour while stirring continuously to form a roux; cook for 1 minute.
Gradually add broth while stirring; simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and thyme; simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
Fold in lump crab meat carefully to prevent breaking; heat through for another 2–3 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot with crusty bread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 117mg