Lobster or Crab Bisque  Ingredients:       1 c onion, minced    1 c carrot, minced       2  10 1/2 oz cans chicken broth    4 T flour       6 T butter    1 c heavy cream       1/2 c cooking sherry    1 T lemon juice       1 tsp worcestershire sauce    1/2 tsp cayenne pepper       minced fresh chives    salt       1/2 lb raw lobster, chopped, or lump crabmeat

Preparation:

1. 1 Saute onion and carrot in 2 tablespoons butter until soft. Set aside. 2. 2 In 4 quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add flour, whisking constantly over medium heat until roux becomes light brown (about 5 minutes). DO NOT BURN! 3. 3 Slowly add chicken broth, whisking constantly to ensure mixture stays smooth. 4. 4 Add onions and carrots, cover, and simmer for 1/2 hour. 5. 5 Add cream, sherry, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and lobster or crab and simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes. 6. 6 Garnish with fresh minced chives if desired.

Comments:

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 (251g) Recipe makes 6 servings Calories 411 Calories from Fat 245 (59%) Amount Per Serving %DV Total Fat 27.3g 41% Saturated Fat 16.7g 83% Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 120mg 40% Sodium 570mg 23% Potassium 441mg 12% Total Carbohydrate 13.3g 4% Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4% Sugars 3.3g Protein 11.2g 22%

Categories:  Seafood, Soup

Estimated Serving:  6

Estimated calories serving:  411

Language:  English

Shared by:  cecsav    2010/01/31