CRAB AND SHRIMP SEAFOOD BISQUE
yield: 6 prep time: 35 MINUTES cook time: 45 MINUTES total time: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces of crab meat
4 to 8 ounces small cooked shrimp or other seafood
2 tablespoon sherry wine* (Optional; especially if a child is going to be eating this.)
Instructions
Step 1: Use a sieve to sift the flour. Mix this into the butter and vegetables until well combined. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.
Step 2: In another saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat.
Step 3: Stir the warmed milk slowly and continue to cook while stirring until the milk has thickened.
Step 4: Stir in the freshly ground black pepper, tomato paste, then, the heavy cream.
Step 5: You can puree the soup if desired using a blender or a food processor. Then, pour it back into the saucepan.
Step 6: Add in the crab, shrimp, and the sherry. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Step 7: Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
