Creamy Seafood Bisque

By Side Passion

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
• 2 cups whole baby clams, drained
• 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups lump crabmeat, drained
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add red onion and mushrooms; saute for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; add tomato paste. Gradually whisk in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add clams and shrimp; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in crab and cream; heat through (do not boil). Serve with cheese and green onions.