Shrimp and Crab Bisque

A full flavored soup that combines crab and shrimp beautifully! This addition of white wine gives it a lovely mellow flavor. Garnish with chopped chives and serve with a crisp salad and good bread, and you'll have a royal meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 330 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• ½ pound crabmeat
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour, salt, white pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Mix in bouillon granules, onion, and half of the half-and-half. Bring mixture to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium; add shrimp and crab meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and shrimp are cooked through. Stir in remaining half and half and wine. Serve hot.