Name: Crab Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
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

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Crab Bisque

35 min4 servings

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.

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

Instructions

1 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.

2 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 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with remaining Creole seasoning and pepper if desired.