Creamy Crab Bisque (For Two) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This classy refined bisque for two is the perfect start to a romantic Valentine's Day evening. The soup is delicious! Cuisine at home eRECIPES, 02/11/2009 :) Ingredients:
1/2 cup diced leek (dice first then soak in water & drain well, white & light green part only) |
1/4 cup diced carrot |
1/4 cup diced celery |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup dry white wine |
3/4 cup heavy cream |
3/4 cup whole milk |
1/2 cup clam juice |
salt, to taste |
fresh ground black pepper, to taste |
red pepper flakes, to taste |
tabasco sauce, to taste |
1/2 cup pasteurized lump crabmeat, divided (about 1/4 lb.) |
minced fresh chives |
Directions:
1. Sweat leeks, carrot, celery, and garlic in oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat until carrot is soft, 8 minutes.
2. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Deglaze with wine, simmer until nearly evaporated, then stir in cream, milk, and clam juice.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
5. Off heat, purée mixture with an immersion blender but a standard blender works well too.
6. Ladle soup into bowls.
7. Top each serving with 1/4 cup crabmeat; garnish with chives.
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