Creamy Crab Bisque – Easy & Luxurious Seafood Soup
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Easy and Luxurious Crab Bisque, perfect for any occasion. With its velvety texture and deep flavors, this bisque transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience that you can enjoy at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup celery (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the onions, celery, and garlic for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper; cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle in flour while stirring continuously for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually add chicken broth while stirring constantly; bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and thyme; simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and cook until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg