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Creamy Seafood Bisque

Easy Home Cooking
This Creamy Seafood Bisque is a luxurious, velvety soup brimming with tender shrimp and sweet crab, all simmered in a fragrant broth enriched with cream, white wine, and classic Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for a cozy starter or elegant weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 pound fresh crab meat
  • 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrot for 5–7 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in broth and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add cream, milk, crab, shrimp, wine, and tomato paste. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
  • Season with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Blend to preferred consistency.
  • Reheat if needed and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/creamy-seafood-bisque/

Notes

  • Use seafood broth if available for a deeper ocean flavor, or substitute low-sodium chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a lighter bisque, swap half the heavy cream for additional milk.
  • Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; gently reheat over low heat to prevent curdling.