DECADENT AND EASY CRAB BISQUE

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This is an easy and quick recipe that my sister and I devloped. It's definitely not in the low fat category but it sure is satisfying!

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons flour, divided
4 cups half-and-half, divided
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
pepper
1 lb crabmeat (don't skimp here..a good, canned variety comes from Phillips)
chives, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute onion in the butter, over medium heat, until translucent.
  • Add 2 T. of the flour to the onions, mixing well with a wooden spoon. Cook for about a minute.
  • Add 3 cups of the half-and-half, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Whisk while bringing up to a boil (you can turn up the heat a bit here - just be careful not to scald the cream).
  • Shake 2 T. of the flour and 1 cup of the half-and-half - using a jar with a lid. Shake until the flour is blended well.
  • Add to the soup by whisking. Keep whisking until the soup thickens.
  • Stir in the crab and cook for about 5 more minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into the bowls and garnish with snipped chives, if desired.

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