Seafood Bisque (Print Version)
A smooth and comforting soup filled with crab, shrimp, and creamy goodness alongside sautéed veggies and warming spices.
# Ingredients:
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8 ounces shrimp, cooked and diced.
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8 ounces crab meat, cooked.
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1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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1 medium onion, chopped finely (about 1/2 cup).
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1/4 cup diced celery.
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1/4 cup diced carrots.
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2 garlic cloves, minced.
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1 teaspoon of sweet paprika.
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder for a kick.
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1/4 cup plain flour.
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2 spoonfuls of tomato paste.
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4 cups of chicken or seafood stock.
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1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
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2 tablespoons of sherry wine (optional).
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Fresh herbs for sprinkling on top.
# Directions:
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In oil, soften the onion, carrots, and celery. Toss in the garlic last.
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Mix in tomato paste and seasonings. Stir in flour, then gradually pour in broth to combine.
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Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes. Stir in the sherry next.
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Blend in cream, shrimp, and crab meat. Slowly heat for 5 minutes. Add seasonings before garnishing with herbs.
# Notes:
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Seafood stock brings out a stronger taste.
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You can skip the sherry if you want.