Cajun Corn and Crab Bisque



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
8 servings


Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsbutter
  • 3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil
  • 1largeonion, chopped
  • 1tablespoonminced garlic
  • 1largecelery stalk, minced
  • Cajun seasoning to taste
  • 1cupchicken broth
  • 1 ½cupsfrozen corn kernels
  • 1bay leaf
  • 2cupsmilk
  • 2cupsheavy cream
  • 1teaspoonliquid shrimp and crab boil seasoning
  • 1poundfresh lump crabmeat
  • ¼cupchopped green onions
  • ½teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • Additional chopped green onions

  • Directions

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; then gradually whisk in the flour. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, whisking constantly, until a golden roux forms; set aside.

    Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine the onion, garlic, and celery and cook 1 minute. Add the Cajun seasoning to taste. Stir in the broth, corn, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then pour in the milk, cream, and liquid crab boil. When the mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer 7 minutes. Stir in the roux, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending thoroughly. Continue to cook, on low heat, whisking until mixture thickens. Stir in crabmeat, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    388 Calories
    30g Fat
    16g Carbs
    15g Protein

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