CRAB BISQUE WITH AVOCADO, TOMATO AND CORN RELISH

Crab Bisque with Avocado, Tomato and Corn Relish image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

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For Relish:
1 small avocado, finely diced
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 large ear; see Tips) or frozen, thawed
1 medium tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
For Bisque:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 large ear; see Tips) or frozen, thawed
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1 1/2 cups diced peeled russet potato
3/4 teaspoon sweet or hot smoked paprika (see Notes), plus more for garnish
1 cup dry sherry (see Notes)
2 cups seafood stock or broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups low-fat milk
12 ounces crabmeat (see Tips), drained if necessary
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ingredient Notes: Smoked paprika is made from ground smoke-dried red peppers. Sherry is a type of fortified wine originally from southern Spain. Don't use the "cooking sherry" sold in many supermarkets-it can be surprisingly h

Steps:

To prepare relish: Combine avocado, corn, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature while you prepare the bisque.
To prepare bisque: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add corn, onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onion and pepper have softened, about 5 minutes. Add potato and paprika and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add sherry and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Add stock (or broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
Working in two batches, puree the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids). Return the puree to the saucepan; stir in milk, crab and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve each portion of bisque with about 1/4 cup relish; sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.