CRAB BISQUE WITH SHERRY

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This recipe has been taste tested; and I have adopted it. It's hearty and and good - this can be used as a main dish. or serve for lunch with with crackers or rolls. Or team it up with a small salad or sandwich. This is a successful main dish bisque. So glad I found you.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp shallots, finely chopped
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp flour
5 c warm cream or milk
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 lb crabmeat, flaked, picked (can use canned crab)
1 egg yolk, beaten
salt
1/2 c sherry, at room temperature
lightly salted whipped cream
paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Sauté the shallots in the butter in the top of a double boiler over direct heat until very soft but not browned. Stir in flour; add the warm cream or milk slowly, stirring as you add. Place over simmering water, add Worcestershire sauce, pepper and crab meat . Let cook stirring frequently, over simmering water for 15-20 minutes. Cover and keep warm, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat. Add beaten egg to warm mixture. Season to taste with salt . Slowly add sherry just before serving. Ladle soup into warm soup bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream , or sprinkle with paprika or chopped chives or Old Bay spice. Very good. --- You may want to try this too: Frosted Tomato Crab Bisque: Just add to the above recipe: 10 oz. can cream of tomato soup, undiluted and 1 teaspoon groud marjoram Add to all ingredients in the above recipe.Then chill for 2 hours.

svp Chandima
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's definitely a keeper!


Bubble The Mouseketeer
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little bit of extra sherry to give it a bit of a kick.


Lorena Parada
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This is the best crab bisque recipe I've found. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Alex Clyburn
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor of the crab.


Cortney Mckerrell
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Tosin Acomu
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sm Tuhin
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the sherry adds a nice touch of elegance.


Its Devil
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this soup was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Warren Weeder
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This is the best crab bisque I've ever had!


Nour Ahmad
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Delicious and easy to make.


Racheal Korsah
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This soup was a big hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it! I will definitely be making it again.


Arzun Rai
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I love this crab bisque! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to give it a bit of a kick.


Afnan Khaled
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This recipe is a keeper! The bisque was creamy and flavorful, and the sherry added a nice touch. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


King Spider147 (KingSpider147)
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This soup is amazing! The crab flavor is rich and bold, and the sherry adds a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Abe Sesan
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I've made this crab bisque recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The bisque is easy to make and always turns out creamy and delicious.


Helal MD
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This crab bisque is a seafood lover's dream! The flavors of the crab, sherry, and vegetables come together perfectly to create a rich and creamy soup that is both comforting and elegant.