Creamy Crab Bisque

There’s something truly luxurious about a bowl of silky crab bisque, especially when it’s homemade. This elegant soup brings together sweet crab meat, aromatic vegetables, and a velvety cream base that’s pure comfort in a bowl.

Perfect for special dinners or when you want to impress your guests, this bisque is easier to make than you’d think. Let’s dive into creating restaurant-quality crab bisque in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 celery stalks, finely diced

2 carrots, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 pound fresh crab meat, preferably lump crab

4 cups seafood or chicken stock

1 cup dry white wine

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Juice of 1/2 lemon

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