Christmas Luncheon Crabmeat Bisque

Health score
9%
Christmas Luncheon Crabmeat Bisque
45 min.
4
428kcal

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When the festive season rolls around, there's nothing quite like a delightful bowl of Christmas Luncheon Crabmeat Bisque to warm your spirits and delight your guests. This elegant soup brings together the rich, savory flavors of fresh crabmeat and a medley of sautéed vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy broth that whispers of indulgence. Imagine serving this velvety bisque as a succulent main course during your holiday gathering, where each spoonful is a luxurious celebration of the season.

With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a dish that not only impresses but also nourishes. The combination of half-and-half and milk results in an exquisitely smooth texture, while the addition of aromatic green onions and crispy green pepper adds just the right amount of crunch and zest. And let’s not forget the secret touch of hot pepper sauce that ignites a subtle warmth, teasing the palate without overwhelming it. For those who appreciate a hint of sophistication, a splash of dry sherry elevates this bisque into a gourmet experience.

Garnished with additional green onions, this crabmeat bisque is not just a dish but a culinary narrative, perfect for cozy lunches or fancy holiday dinners. It's sure to become a cherished recipe in your festive repertoire, inviting friends and family to gather around the table and create lasting memories. So, grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let the holiday magic begin with this exquisite crabmeat bisque, where comfort meets elegance in every delicious bite.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter divided
  • 1.5 cups crab meat cooked
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  green onion chopped
  • servings garnish: additional green onion chopped
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper green finely chopped
  • cups half-and-half 
  • cup milk 
  • 1.5 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 0.3 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper sauce hot
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons optional: sherry dry
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add next 5 ingredients and saut until soft.
  3. In a saucepan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir in flour.
  4. Add milk and cook, stirring until thickened and smooth. Stir in salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
  5. Add sauted vegetables and half-and-half.
  6. Bring to a boil, stirring; reduce heat.
  7. Add crabmeat, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. If desired, stir in sherry just prior to serving. Top with additional green onion.

Nutrition Facts

Calories428kcal
Protein15.86%
Fat70.49%
Carbs13.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
85.75
Glycemic Load
3.85
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.976956450421%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.46mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
3.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:428.15kcal
21.41%
Fat:33.49g
51.53%
Saturated Fat:20.58g
128.6%
Carbohydrates:14.59g
4.86%
Net Carbohydrates:13.48g
4.9%
Sugar:9.65g
10.72%
Cholesterol:143.93mg
47.98%
Sodium:1107.39mg
48.15%
Alcohol:1.16g
100%
Alcohol %:0.44%
100%
Protein:16.96g
33.91%
Vitamin K:55.6µg
52.95%
Selenium:31.7µg
45.28%
Vitamin B12:2.3µg
38.25%
Phosphorus:346.47mg
34.65%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.51%
Copper:0.57mg
28.27%
Calcium:271.27mg
27.13%
Vitamin A:1346.03IU
26.92%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.9%
Vitamin C:16.2mg
19.64%
Vitamin B5:1.7mg
17.02%
Potassium:581.02mg
16.6%
Vitamin B3:3.26mg
16.3%
Folate:54.82µg
13.7%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.12%
Vitamin E:1.86mg
12.39%
Magnesium:48.06mg
12.02%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.6%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.14%
Iron:1.03mg
5.7%
Vitamin D:0.74µg
4.95%
Fiber:1.11g
4.43%
Source:My Recipes