Delicious Crab Bisque! | How To Make Crab Soup

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Crack crab legs and extract the meat, setting some aside for plating.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a pot.

Add chopped onion and celery; cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.

Stir in 2 tbsp of garlic and 1 tsp of Better Than Bouillon lobster base.

Add 4 tbsp of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock and mix until thickened.

Add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of half and half, along with 1/2 cup of cherry wine.

Season with Old Bay, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Louisiana hot sauce, bay leaves, and garlic powder.

Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves and add crab meat, mixing well.

Taste and adjust seasoning with all-purpose seasoning salt if needed.

Toast sliced French baguette in a cast iron skillet with 2 tbsp of butter and garlic powder.

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