If you’re a purist, you know that a true bisque is a seafood soup, though it is often used to describe any creamy soup. This delicious seafood bisque is made with crab and shrimp. It’s super easy to prepare and cook for a weeknight meal because it’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Traditionally, a bisque is thickened with a paste made from the crustaceans’ shells. This recipe takes a different approach and uses a flour-based roux. It’s adaptable too; you can substitute another seafood or add a third, such as lobster, scallops, or firm, flaky fish.
Serve the seafood bisque with freshly baked biscuits or crusty bread. If it’s a lunch or main course soup, add your favorite salad.
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces of crab meat
4 to 8 ounces small cooked shrimp or other seafood
2 tablespoon sherry wine* (Optional; especially if a child is going to be eating this.)
Instructions:
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