Creamy Crab Bisque – Easy & Luxurious Seafood Soup
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Creamy Crab Bisque – Easy & Luxurious Seafood Soup, a dish that combines comfort and elegance in every spoonful. This delightful soup is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, bringing together family and friends around the dinner table. Made with tender crab meat and a velvety cream base, this bisque is surprisingly simple to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. With its luxurious texture and robust taste, it feels like a gourmet restaurant experience right at home. Pair it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
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
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Sauté finely chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic in melted butter over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add flour to form a roux, stirring for about one minute.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and mix in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and warm through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg