Crab Bisque Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Tomato Paste

   Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add Stock and Simmer

   Pour in the seafood stock, bring to a simmer, and let it cook for about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Add Cream and Sherry

   Stir in the heavy cream and sherry. Allow the mixture to heat through without boiling.

6. 6

   Incorporate Crab Meat

   Gently fold in the lump crab meat, and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the crab bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped chives before serving.