Crab and Irish Whiskey Bisque | Saveur

Name: Crab and Irish Whiskey Bisque | Saveur
Ingredients: 1 1⁄2 lb. crab shells and legs (from 2 large crabs such as Dungeness), rinsed, large pieces broken into halves; 1⁄2 cup Irish whiskey or cognac; 20 oz. (2 1/2 cups) canned diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1 3/4 cups); 1 large carrot, chopped (3/4 cup); 15 black peppercorns; 3 sprigs parsley; 3 sprigs thyme; 2 bay leaves; 5 drops Tabasco sauce (optional); Kosher salt; Toasted bread, for serving

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A long simmering of the shells ensures that the crab flavor is pronounced in each spoonful of this rich, comforting bisque.

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Ingredients

1 1⁄2 lb. crab shells and legs (from 2 large crabs such as Dungeness), rinsed, large pieces broken into halves
1⁄2 cup Irish whiskey or cognac
20 oz. (2 1/2 cups) canned diced tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 large yellow onion, chopped (1 3/4 cups)
1 large carrot, chopped (3/4 cup)
15 black peppercorns
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
5 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)
Kosher salt
Toasted bread, for serving