Follow these steps for perfect results
butter
melted
onion
chopped
green bell pepper
chopped
celery
chopped
red bell pepper
chopped
garlic
minced
chicken broth
white wine
dry
dried thyme leaves
vegetable oil
flour
heavy whipping cream
salt
white pepper
cayenne pepper
ground
hot sauce
corn
cooked
lump crabmeat
flat leaf parsley
chopped
green onion
chopped
Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic to the saucepan.
Cook the vegetables for 5 minutes, until softened.
In a small saucepan, combine vegetable oil and flour.
Cook the oil and flour mixture over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until a blond roux forms (do not brown).
Remove the roux from the heat.
Add chicken broth, white wine, and dried thyme leaves to the vegetable mixture in the large saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Quickly whisk in the blond roux (reserved oil and flour mixture) to the vegetable mixture to thicken it.
Whisk in heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the cream is blended and the bisque is beginning to thicken.
Add salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and corn to the bisque.
Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Gently add lump crabmeat, flat leaf parsley, and green onions, being very careful not to break up the crabmeat.
Simmer over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spiciness.
Do not overcook crabmeat to prevent it from becoming rubbery.
Gently stir in crabmeat to maintain its shape.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Serve in a shallow bowl. Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of cream.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Pair with a side salad.
Complements the sweetness of the corn and richness of the bisque.
A crisp and refreshing pairing.
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Part of Louisiana Creole cuisine, showcasing local seafood and spices.
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