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Spicy Crab Bisque for Two

A simple yet amazing Spicy Crab Bisque for Two recipe, very slightly adapted from the cookbook, Dinner for Two by Julie Wampler.
Course Main
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cupp heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces lump crabmeat
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add the shallot and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add broth, heavy cream, Sriracha, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Whisk to break up the tomato paste.
  • Add the crabmeat to the mixture, and then whisk in the flour. Turn the heat down to medium-low, and let mixture simmer and thicken for 15 minutes.
  • Serve in bread bowls or in a large soup bowl with a side of crust bread and side salad.