Corn and Crab Bisque

Fresh corn cut from the cob and crab meat come together in this hearty, creamy, and easy to prepare bisque that's spiced up with cayenne and Cajun seasonings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 219 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• ¾ cup onion, chopped
• 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
• 16 ounces fresh lump crabmeat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in garlic, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir corn into boiling broth. Simmer about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low.

Step 2

Remove 1 cup of soup, and set aside to cool slightly. Then pour into a food processor. Pour in half-and-half. Puree for 30 to 45 seconds, and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, stir together flour and milk. Slowly stir into simmering soup. Stirring constantly, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Then stir in pureed mixture.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low, stir in crab meat, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.