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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Crab Mixture
Method
Preparation of Soup Base
- 1
- 2
Add Garlic and Corn
Stir in the minced garlic and corn kernels. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add Broth and Seasonings
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes.
Finalizing the Bisque
- 4
Blend the Soup
After 15 minutes, remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and leave the rest as is.
- 5
Add Crab and Cream
Stir in the fresh lump crab meat and heavy cream. Allow the bisque to heat through for another 5 minutes on low heat, stirring gently.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Taste the bisque and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
