Crab Shrimp Bisque (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons of butter
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1 carrot, finely diced after peeling
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1 cup of thick cream
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2 garlic cloves, minced up finely
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1/2 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp
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1 stalk of celery, chopped into small bits
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1 cup of milk
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4 cups of chicken or seafood stock
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1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning
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1 tablespoon of tomato paste
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Salt (adjust to your taste)
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Chopped parsley (2 tablespoons)
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A pinch of pepper for flavor
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1/4 cup of dry white wine
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1/4 cup of flour, regular type
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1 small onion, chop it finely
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1/2 pound crab meat, fresh if available
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning then chop and prep all ingredients before cooking. Heat up your butter in a big pot next.
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In your pot, toss in the onions, garlic, carrot, and celery. Stir them around and let them soften for 5–7 minutes at medium heat.
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Dust the pot with flour, stirring non-stop for 2 minutes so it doesn’t taste raw.
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Slowly pour in the chicken or seafood broth while mixing. Let it bubble gently and thicken up for around 10 minutes.
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Throw in the shrimp, crab, white wine, cream, milk, and tomato paste. Keep everything simmering gently until the shrimp’s cooked and flavors mix, about 10–15 minutes.
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Once flavors are combined, carefully cool it for some minutes. Blend until smooth (use a hand blender or big kitchen one). Adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
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Rewarm gently if needed. Spoon the soup into bowls and sprinkle on parsley before sitting down to enjoy.
# Notes:
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Serve this with warm bakery bread, a crisp green side salad, or roasted veggies on the side. A light white wine like Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully!