Creamy Crab Bisque Recipe A Shellabration of Flavor -…

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) Crab shells
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive oil
• 1 large (about 200g) Yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium (about 150g) Carrots, chopped
• 2 ribs (about 100g) Celery, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp (5ml) Tomato paste
• 1/2 cup (120ml) Dry sherry
• 6 cups (1.4L) Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) Dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 tbsp (60g) Unsalted butter
• 4 tbsp (30g) All-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720ml) Whole milk
• 1 cup (240ml) Heavy cream
• 1 lb (450g) Cooked crabmeat, picked over for shells
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish