CRAB BISQUE WITH SWEET RED BELL PEPPER

Crab Bisque With Sweet Red Bell Pepper image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 cup green onion, chopped
1 cup celery, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup carrot, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 (29 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
24 ounces clam juice
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup whipping cream
12 ounces crabmeat

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
Add bell peppers, 3/4 cup green onions, celery, carrots and red onion and saute until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
Stir in tarragon and cayenne.
Mix in tomatoes with juices, clam juice and wine.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
Add cream and simmer 20 minutes longer.
Stir in crabmeat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 1225.6, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 14.2, Protein 14.5