Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 355
  • Fat:
  • 23 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 14 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 119 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 849 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 17 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 17 g

Crab Bisque

I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since my 4-H days in rural Iowa. The zesty seasonings in this bisque nicely complement the subtle flavor of crab.

SERVINGS

4

CATEGORY

Main Dish

METHOD

Other stovetop

PREP

15 min.

COOK

60 min.

TOTAL

75 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/2 cups milk
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
    Stir in the bouillon, cream, crab, mushrooms, basil, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with remaining Creole seasoning and pepper if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 29, 2008

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