How do I prepare a mouthwatering crab bisque?

Warm your heart with a rich and creamy crab bisque that's bursting with flavors. Dive into a bowl of pure comfort and indulgence!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare a mouthwatering Crab Bisque. Items include: fresh crab meat butter onion garlic cloves carrot celery stalk all-purpose flour chicken broth heavy cream Worcestershire sauce paprika salt pepper chopped parsley

fresh crab meat 1 pound
butter 2 tablespoons
onion 1 (diced)
garlic cloves 2 (minced)
carrot 1 (diced)
celery stalk 1 (diced)
all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
chicken broth 4 cups
heavy cream 1 cup
Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon
paprika 1 teaspoon
salt to taste
pepper to taste
chopped parsley for garnish

Take note
Be careful when handling the crab as it may have sharp edges. Also, don't forget to remove any shells from the crab meat before adding it to the bisque.

1

Prepare the Ingredients

Gather all the necessary ingredients for your Crab Bisque. You'll need 1 pound of fresh crab meat, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 onion (diced), 2 cloves of garlic (minced), 1 carrot (diced), 1 celery stalk (diced), 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 4 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt and pepper to taste, and chopped parsley for garnish.

2

Cook the Aromatics

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3

Thicken the Bisque

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for another 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. This will help thicken the bisque.

4

Add the Broth and Crab Meat

Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the fresh crab meat and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5

Blend and Simmer

Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, carefully blend the bisque until smooth and creamy. Be cautious when blending hot liquids! Return the bisque to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

6

Add the Cream and Seasonings

Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasonings according to your preference.

7

Serve and Garnish

Ladle the hot Crab Bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Grab a spoon, get cozy, and savor the luxurious flavors of your homemade creation!