Classic Crab Bisque (Creamy, Rich, Restaurant-Style)

Classic Crab Bisque (Creamy, Rich, Restaurant-Style)

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Classic Crab Bisque made from scratch with homemade crab stock, sweet crabmeat, and cream. Rich, silky, and surprisingly simple to make at home!

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups crab shells.
  • 1¼ cups dry white wine, divided.
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped.
  • 1 carrot, roughly chopped.
  • 1 celery rib, roughly chopped.
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste, divided.
  • 2 sprigs thyme.
  • Several sprigs parsley.
  • 1 bay leaf.
  • 15 whole peppercorns.
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted.
  • ⅓ cup shallots, chopped.
  • ¼ cup white rice.
  • 1¼ pounds cooked crabmeat.
  • 1¼ cups heavy cream.
  • 2½ teaspoons salt, divided.
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper.

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