Crab Tomato-Basil Bisque Slow Simmered in Clay Recipe

Love seafood but think you have to go to an expensive seafood restaurant to enjoy a great bisque?

Think again. VitaClay makes this formerly daunting recipe quick and easy--great for a light meal or an appetizer for a killer dinner party.

Crab is a special treat that makes this soup pop like nothing else. Your guests will love it, and it will become a family favorite in no time.

Ingredients:

• 2 c broth
• 2 T butter
• 10 oz. crabmeat (fresh)
• 1 tomato (seeded chopped about 12 cup)
• 3 T chopped fresh basil
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• ½ c all-purpose flour (use tapioca or another starch if gluten free)
• 1/2 c tomato sauce
• 1 c whipping cream
• ¼ c ketchup
• ¼ c bottled clam juice
• 2 t old bay seasoning (your favorite mixed spice blend will do)
• ¼ t hot pepper sauce
• ¾ c water
• 2 T fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Add broth, butter, 3/4 of crabmeat, tomato, 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, and garlic to the VitaClay pot.
2. Set to "stew" and allow to heat up and cook for about 10 minutes.
3. Whisk in flour; stir 2 minutes.
4. Whisk in tomato sauce and next 5 ingredients.
5. Cover, seal and allow to simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
6. Cancel the heat and open the pot for a few minutes until slightly cooled.
7. Using a hand immersion blender, puree soup in batches in blender until smooth.
8. Stir in another 1/2 cup broth and lemon juice; bring to simmer.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
11. Divide soup among 6 bowls.
12. Sprinkle with remaining crab and 3 tablespoons basil and serve.