Name: Crab Bisque
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large leek, thinly sliced; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups unsalted chicken broth or seafood stock; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2.5 cups half-and-half; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked over, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Crab Bisque

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This lighter version of crab bisque is still plenty rich and velvety thanks to lightly thickened half-and-half in place of the more traditional heavy cream. The crab topping with lemon and parsley makes this easy bisque company-worthy while helping to balance the flavors.

Karen Rankin

Published on April 8, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Crab Bisque — Photo: Photographer / Jen Causey, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Chelsea Zimmer

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large leek, thinly sliced
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups unsalted chicken broth or seafood stock
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 ½ cups half-and-half
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked over, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, about 1 minute. Add leek, celery and smoked paprika; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually add broth (or stock) and sherry, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat; stir in half-and-half, cayenne and salt. Reserve 6 tablespoons crabmeat; stir the remaining crabmeat into the soup. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors meld, about 10 minutes.
Combine the reserved 6 tablespoons crabmeat in a small bowl with parsley and lemon juice. Divide the bisque among 6 bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of the crabmeat mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311	Calories
17g	Fat
13g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g	48%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 130mg	43%
Vitamin A 1241IU	25%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Vitamin D 2IU	1%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 33mcg	8%
Vitamin K 34mcg	28%
Sodium 480mg	21%
Calcium 199mg	15%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 281mg	6%
Zinc 1mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.