October 19: National Seafood Bisque Day

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Title: Crab Bisque
Categories: Soups, Seafood, Wine, Chilies, Citrus
Yield: 4 Servings

1 c Onion; minced
1 c Carrot, minced
2 tb Minor's Crab Base
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3 c Water
4 tb Flour
6 tb Butter
1 c Heavy (whipping) cream
1/2 c Tawny port
1 tb Lemon juice
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
Salt
13 oz (2 cans) Crab meat
Scallion tops; chopped,
- garnish

Saute onion and carrot in 2 tablespoons butter until soft.
Set aside.

In 4 quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add
flour, whisking constantly over medium heat until roux
becomes light brown (about 5 minutes). DO NOT BURN!

Slowly add crab broth, whisking constantly to ensure
mixture stays smooth.

Add onions and carrots, cover, and simmer for 1/2 hour.

Add cream, wine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce,
cayenne pepper, salt, and lobster or crab and simmer an
additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh minced chives if desired.

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October 19 - National Seafood Bisque Day

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Title: Crab Bisque
Categories: Soups, Seafood, Wine, Chilies, Citrus
Yield: 4 Servings

1 c Onion; minced
1 c Carrot, minced
2 tb Minor's Crab Base
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3 c Water
4 tb Flour
6 tb Butter
1 c Heavy (whipping) cream
1/2 c Tawny port
1 tb Lemon juice
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
Salt
13 oz (2 cans) Crab meat
Scallion tops; chopped,
- garnish

Saute onion and carrot in 2 tablespoons butter until soft.
Set aside.

In 4 quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add
flour, whisking constantly over medium heat until roux
becomes light brown (about 5 minutes). DO NOT BURN!

Slowly add crab broth, whisking constantly to ensure
mixture stays smooth.

Add onions and carrots, cover, and simmer for 1/2 hour.

Add cream, wine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce,
cayenne pepper, salt, and lobster or crab and simmer an
additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh minced chives if desired.

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Title: Valentine's Day Creamy Crab Bisque
Categories: Soups, Seafood, Dairy, Wine
Yield: 2 Servings

1/2 c Diced leeks
1/4 c Diced carrot
1/4 c Diced celery
1 cl Garlic; minced
1 tb Olive oil
1 tb All-pupose flour
1/4 c Dry white wine
3/4 c Heavy cream
3/4 c Whole milk
1/2 c Clam juice
Salt, pepper & Hot sauce
1/2 c Pasteurized lump crabmeat;
- divided
Minced fresh chives

This classy, refined bisque for two is the perfect start
to a romantic Valentine's Day evening. Or anytime - UDD

Sweat leeks, carrot, celery and garlic in oil in a Dutch
oven or large pot over medium heat until carrot is soft,
8 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.

Deglaze with wine, simmer until nearly evaporated, then
stir in cream, milk, and clam juice. Bring to a boil,
stirring occasionally, then season with salt, pepper,
and Tabasco.

Off heat, puree mixture with an immersion blender. Ladle
soup into bowls.

Top each serving with 1/4 cup crabmeat; garnish w/chives.

Makes: 2 servings

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MM Format by Dave Drum - 16 February 2010

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