Broccoli And Crab Bisque Recipes

BROCCOLI AND CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually add broth and cream., Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add crab; heat through but do not boil. Discard bay leaf before serving.

CORN AND CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• Melt the butter over medium heat in a large heavy pot. Add the corn flour and onions and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and smelling of toasted nuts, about 4 minutes. Stir in the sugar, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Immediately add the cream, corn and 4 quarts of water. Let simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the corn is cooked and tender, about 40 minutes. Taking care, blend the bisque in batches until smooth. Add the salt and pepper to taste. To serve, divide the crabmeat among 6 bowls and top with the hot bisque (which will lightly cook the crab). Garnish with the green onions.

BROCCOLI BISQUE

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until tender and chop.
• In a saucepan, combine broccoli, onion, and chicken broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Melt butter in another saucepan.
• Add flour, salt and pepper and stir until smooth.
• Stir in the cream.
• Combine sauce and broccoli and cook over medium heat until heated through.
• Serve hot or cold.