Crab Bisque

  • 1 Quart of Heavy Cream
  • 1 Gallon of Crab or Clam Broth/Stock

Marinara Sauce:

  • 2 cups of Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine
  • 1 Tbs. Garlic
  • 1 Tbs. Italian Seasoning
  • Pinch of Salt and Pepper
  • 1 Bay Leaf

Roux:

  • 1/4 Cup of Chopped Garlic
  • 2 each yellow onions 1 lb. of Butter
  • 1 lb. Flour
  • 1 cup Brandy
  • 1 cup Sherry
  • 1 Tbs. Basil
  • 2 Tbs. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tbs. Black Pepper
  • 2 ea. Bay Leaf
  • 1 Tbs. Thyme
  • 2 each bouillon cubes
  • 1 1/2 lb. Crab Meat, preferably Dungeness

Step 1
Make the Marinara Sauce and simmer for thirty minutes.

Step 2
In large stock pot, bring fish stock and cream to a biol.

Step 3
In a heavy sauce pan saute onions and garlic in butter until soft, add flour and cook until it has a light golden brown color with a "nutty flavor".
Add the hot stock and mix with a hand blender until smooth. Continue to cook over low heat.

Step 4
Add the Marinara Sauce to the Roux (stock and flour mixture) then add the herbs, spices, and bouillon cubes mixture. Continue to cook over low heat.

Step 5
In a small sauce pan "burn off" the alcohol from the sherry and brandy. Add to stock.

Step 6
Simmer for thirty more minutes. Add the crab and remove from the heat.