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Corn and Crab Bisque

This tasty corn and crab bisque is so creamy, with a hint of spice, it's the perfect combination of flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: American
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Ingredients

  • 6 Each Corn on the Cob removed from the cob
  • 2-½ Quarts Seafood Stock 10 Cups
  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter unsalted
  • 1 Each White Onion diced
  • 2 Ribs Celery diced
  • 1 Each Red Bell Pepper diced
  • ¼ Cup Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 3 Each Bay Leaves
  • 1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ½ Cup Green Onions sliced only the green part
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 Pound Fresh Lump Crab Meat

Instructions

  • Remove the corn from the cobbs and set aside.
    6 Each Corn on the Cob
  • In a large pot add the seafood stock, scraps from chopping and preparing the veggies and the corn cobs. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes.
    2-½ Quarts Seafood Stock
  • While the stock is simmering melt the butter in a large soup pot (or Dutch Oven)
    1 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • Add the corn, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic and seasonings and cook until tender (about 4 minutes)
    1 Each White Onion, 2 Ribs Celery, 1 Each Red Bell Pepper, ¼ Cup Garlic, ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, 2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
  • Whisk in the flour and allow to cook for a few minutes. Be careful not to brown this 'roux'.
    1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • Strain the seafood stock after 30 minutes of simmering has passed. Slowly add this to the roux, stirring continuously until all the stock has been added.
  • Once bubbling add the bay leaves and reduce the heat to simmer for 30 minutes.
    3 Each Bay Leaves
  • Add the heavy cream, green onions, parsley and carefully stir in the crab meat. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through then turn off the heat.
    1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream, ½ Cup Green Onions, ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, 1 Pound Fresh Lump Crab Meat
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve with some crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

Another favorite soup of mine is a Copycat Saltgrass Steakhouse Baked Potato Soup, it's the best!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 408mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g

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