Crab Bisque Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Flour

   Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.

3. 3

   Add Broth and Simmer

   Gradually add the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth.

5. 5

   Add Cream and Seasoning

   Stir in the heavy cream, brandy, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Heat through but do not bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Fold in Crab

   Gently fold in the lump crab meat and allow it to heat through for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the bisque into bowls and garnish with chopped chives. Serve hot.