Bisque – Creamy seafood soup with chives and celery

Bisque - Creamy seafood soup with chives and celery

Portions: 4 persons | Preparation time: 30 minutes

Bisque is a French dish made with crab meat and shrimp. The appetizer has very delicate taste and pleasant aroma. In this recipe, tomato paste and white wine are added. This gives this delicious soup a fruity and hearty note.

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Bisque - Creamy seafood soup with chives and celery
Bisque - Creamy seafood soup with chives and celery

Portions: 4 persons | Preparation: 30 minutes

Bisque is a French dish made with crab meat and shrimp. The appetizer has very delicate taste and pleasant aroma. In this recipe, tomato paste and white wine are added. This gives this delicious soup a fruity and hearty note.

Please review recipe:

Ø 5 out of 5 stars ( 2 votes )

Season: Autumn, Winter | Region: Europe | Preparation: Cooking | Menu: Fish dishes, Soups | Cuisine: French recipes

Ingredients

  • 3-5 stalks chives
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp wheat flour
  • 600ml milk
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 240ml whipping cream
  • 230g crabmeat
  • 230 g prawns
  • 2 tbsp white wine
  • parsley, to taste

Utensils

  • pan
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • stand mixer

Instructions

  1. Chop the chives and celery.
  2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. Sauté the onion and celery, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft.
  4. Add the flour, stirring well and some Cook for a few more minutes.
  5. Heat the milk in another saucepan over medium-high heat.
  6. Then slowly pour over the roasted vegetables, stirring constantly.
  7. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
  8. Season with black pepper, tomato paste and add cream.
  9. Remove from heat and blend in a blender until smooth.
  10. Chop the crab meat into small pieces.
  11. Add the shrimp, crab meat and white wine to the creamy soup.
  12. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
  13. Garnish with parsley when serving and enjoy with baguette.