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