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Crab Bisque

By: Kita · Published Oct 8, 2012 · Updated: Jan 9, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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Yankee Candle puts crack in their products. That is the only logical explanation.

The thing is, I haven't purchased a Yankee Candle in forever. I moved on and went with the less expensive and more convenient Bath and Body Works candles and home scent thingies. I had weened myself off of their big fancy candles. But the other day I got one of those buy one get one free coupons and the perceived value lured me back in. (Still, $30 a candle = crazy. Right?)

Before I knew it I was walking around the house huffing 'Autumn Leaves', literally huffing, and back to my old ways filling every room in the house with one or another of their products  I have never been so over come by one smell and I cook with bacon. Real bacon. A lot. I've never walked around huffing bacon, though, now that I think of it...

SO yes, I am convinced that Yankee Candle must lace their product with coke, or some other highly addictive drug to keep us stuck on them and coming back for more. At this point, I may or may not shamelessly have a stock pile of Autumn Leaves flavored sway now that could last the average person three seasons and I am clinging to them like a hoarder preparing for the rather stinky zombie apocalypse. Not normal.

 

Crab Bisque

Until you have sunken into a bowl of real crab bisque, have you ever known serious food flavors? This is rich but light, spicy but just right, and perfectly balanced classic crab bisque.
5 from 7 votes
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Soups, Stews and Chowders
American
Author: Kita Roberts
Serves: 12 serving

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup flour
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onions
  • ½ cup seeded and chopped green bell peppers
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 ½ teas salt
  • ½ teas cayenne
  • 6 gumbo crabs* - each cut in ½
  • 1 cup peeled - seeded, and chopped fresh or canned tomatoes
  • ½ cup brandy
  • 8 cups seafood stock
  • 1 teas liquid crab boil - optional
  • ½ cup chopped green onions - green parts only
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 lb lump crab meat - picked over for shells and cartilage

Instructions

  • Combine the flour and oil in a large stockpot until smooth.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is the color of peanut butter, about 10 minutes. (For a while it may seem like a peanut butter color is not going to happen, but it will just don’t let the mixture get too brown).
  • Stir in the onions, bell pepper, celery, carrots, bay leaves, salt, and cayenne.
  • Cook about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the crabs and tomatoes.
  • Cook for 10 minutes longer then add the brandy, stock, and crab boil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  • Stir in the green onions and parsley. Discard the bay leaves. Remove from heat and stir in the cream until combined.
  • Serve in bowls with a large portion of fresh crab meat on top.

Notes

from Emeril on Food Network.com  Bam. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 1584mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g

Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.

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*best I could figure with the research I did, gumbo crabs are similar to blue crabs we fish out of the Chesapeake in my region. I used local blue crab for the recipe.

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  1. Mallory says

    October 08, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Crack is whack unless in candle form...then it is totally OK. I do the whole huffing thing with cinnamon candles...and those cinnamon pine cones that appear every Christmas. It happens to the best of us!

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  2. Sarah says

    October 08, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Any soup with cheese! Cheese makes everything better. It's a proven fact.

    Reply
  3. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    October 08, 2012 at 8:19 am

    I've never been able to buy a Yankee Candle. I get migraines and I'm super sensitive to fragrances. It sucks because I know everyone loves them and I feel like I'm missing out! This soup sounds wonderful. I am a huge fan of bisque and as a Marylander I love anything with crab!

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  4. Tanya C. says

    October 08, 2012 at 8:45 am

    I love candles, since having all these crazy munchins I have switched to the warmers that melt the wax. I love having my house smell like Pumpkin or apple spice, makes me happy! I would love to see a kicked up version of potatoe soup, I love this soup, but DH finds it boring and lacking. It doesn't stop me from making it though!

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  5. Mary at n00bcakes says

    October 08, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Haha, I feel like fall time is *always* the time for candles. Rich fall flavors (be it autumn leaves, pumpkin pie, or some sort of plain 'old cinnamon) always seem to make a living space feel warmer. Which is good, because I'm too cheap to keep my heat on all the time.
    I really like this recipe - when I think of bisque I tend to think of something richer than what you have described; maybe more butter for a roux-like base. But this doesn't look too bad-for-your-health at all! What sort of additional flavor does the brandy add to this?

    I'm looking forward to some warm, tasty butternut squash soup this fall! Delicious!

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  6. diane says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I just have to say that the bisque is amazing!!! You won't regret making this!!! Thank you for my drive by fooding!!!

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  7. amanda @ fake ginger says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:21 am

    bahaha! I avert my eyes whenever I walk past the Yankee store in the mall. They're so good.

    Love this soup! I was obsessed with crab last fall/winter and I have a feeling it'll be the same this year. I wanna make this today!

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  8. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    October 08, 2012 at 11:25 am

    I have their Mountain Lake candle right here on my desk. It's such a clean, fresh scent. When it's not burning, I have been known to just remove the lid, stick my nose in and inhale deeply. Yeah, I know what you mean. I gave my sister-in-law a Christmas present of their candle of the month club once. She loved it.

    Anyway....the bisque is amazing-looking. Since Emeril and Mario are good friends and Mario would say to use what's local whenever possible (if it grows together, it goes together), I say you did good with the blue crabs.

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  9. bekee says

    October 08, 2012 at 11:46 am

    that bisque looks absolutely delicious!

    i love any kind of soup recipe, especially if it's slow-cooker adaptable.

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  10. Danielle says

    October 08, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    I love any kind of soup but let's see, how about a butternut squash bisque! Sounds great on this chilly fall day (:

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  11. kari m says

    October 08, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    i'd love to see soups with squash. My parents have been picking them from the garden by the ton!

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  12. Kim N. says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I'd like to see a good, hearty gumbo!

    Reply
  13. natalie says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    butternut squash or roasted red pepper soup!!!

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  14. natalie says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    i already like on fb

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  15. Shari says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    There's a Corn Chowder with Chilies (Pioneer Woman) that I've made a lot the last couple of years. It'll heat you up! Not only is the chowder hot (duh!), but the chilies will clear out your sinuses, so it's a twofer! 😉

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  16. Shari says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I'm hoping you meant for us to leave a comment for each extra entry we do... that's the way it usually works. If not, sorry for what's about to transpire! 😉

    I'm following you on Facebook.

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  17. Shari says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I'm following Muir Glen on FB.

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  18. Shari says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    I'm following you on Twitter -- @sharinlilbit

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  19. Shari says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I've subscribed to your RSS feed via Google Reader.

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  20. Shari says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    I pinned the bisque! https://pinterest.com/pin/140456082099984393/

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  21. Belinda @zomppa says

    October 08, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    They really may...this bisque though looks like it has some incredible flavor of its own!

    Reply
  22. sara says

    October 08, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    What a great giveaway, and that soup looks awesome! The soup I'd like to see is a vegetarian chili for fall, maybe with sweet potatoes or butternut squash.

    Reply
  23. sara says

    October 08, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I follow the RSS feed.

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  24. sara says

    October 08, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    I follow Pass the Sushi on Facebook.

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  25. sara says

    October 08, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I pinned this soup!

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  26. Frances Tran says

    October 08, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    some delicious lobster bisque for sure! ^^

    Reply
  27. Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} says

    October 08, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    Pretty much any soup with kale! And yeah, those candles are ridiculous! I want to eat a bowl of this soup right now btw... and I would. Totally don't even care if it's after 10pm! Yummy!

    Reply
  28. Priscilla | ShesCookin says

    October 09, 2012 at 1:29 am

    I've been buying Muir Glen tomatoes for years - now I have to buy their No Salt diced tomatoes, but at least they have them and they're organic! Must try their spaghetti sauce. I'm in the mood for meatball soup, so how about Albondigas 🙂

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  29. Priscilla | ShesCookin says

    October 09, 2012 at 1:31 am

    Oh, hit post before I mentioned what gorgeous pics these are! Plus, I'm following Muir Glen on FB and Twitter now. Already follow you 🙂

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  30. Ambergreen says

    October 09, 2012 at 2:14 am

    Love hearty vegetables soup. Also following you on Twitter.

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  31. Sallie says

    October 09, 2012 at 2:32 am

    I never had butternut squash soup until recently and I love it!!!

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  32. Sallie says

    October 09, 2012 at 2:32 am

    I follow Pass the Sushi on Facebook

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    October 09, 2012 at 2:33 am

    I get your emails 🙂

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  34. Kim says

    October 09, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Broccoli cheddar soup!

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  35. Kim says

    October 09, 2012 at 10:38 am

    i receive your emails

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  36. Kim says

    October 09, 2012 at 10:39 am

    i follow you on twitter!

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  37. Sarah says

    October 09, 2012 at 10:53 am

    I'd love to see a Guinness chili. Not technically a soup, but tasty none the less.

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  38. Sarah says

    October 09, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I follow Pass the Sushi on Facebook.

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  39. Sarah says

    October 09, 2012 at 10:55 am

    I follow Muir Glen on Facebook.

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    October 09, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I subscribe via email.

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  41. Sarah says

    October 09, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I follow you on Twitter.

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  42. grace says

    October 10, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    black bean soup--my favorite!

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  43. Emilia says

    October 11, 2012 at 11:17 am

    a butternut squash soup! i followed you on twitter 🙂

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  44. Christina C. says

    October 11, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    I'd be interested in a lactose-free clam chowder please!

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    October 11, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    I follow on Twitter (@kawaiidragon88)

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    October 11, 2012 at 9:40 pm

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  47. Helen says

    October 12, 2012 at 8:46 am

    Broccoli, blue cheese, and nutmeg soup! It's warm and seasonal and indulgent and oh-so-good to come home to on cold evenings!

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  48. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

    October 12, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    pasta fagioli is one of my favorites. that would be a great soup to make

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  49. Lynde F. says

    October 12, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    How about a hearty barley stew with tender beef-yum.

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  50. bianca @ sweet dreaming says

    October 13, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    i'd love to see a butternut squash soup!

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  51. Jeanette says

    October 13, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    My kids love crab so I know they'd love this crab bisque. Chicken Vegetable Soup with Rice or Small Pasta is a favorite soup in our family.

    Reply
  52. Kristen says

    October 14, 2012 at 3:14 am

    I'd like to see some delicious corn chowder.

    Reply

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