Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2012

Let me start by saying that I have *never* written a negative review on this site, but I feel one is in order here. I should have known better than to try a recipe that starts with condensed soups, but I was in a hurry. It was bland, tasted "unfresh" and my partner looked at me with a "REALLY???" expression on her face....even after I doctored it with garlic, shallots and Parmesan cheese. To the reviewer who said this tasted like "restaurant quality", they are right.....it tasted like a concentrated blob that someone added milk to. Sorry, but I will not make again or recommend it.

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Marcie Killian

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Ferndale, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2011

This soup is a hit with my family and guests. Tastes like what you get in a restaurant. I substitute tomato soup for the celery soup. I also sometimes add a can of mini shrimp or whatever other seafood I may have on hand. Works great. A little sherry can be used as well.

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Tracey

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2011

I'm totally addicted to this easy bisque! Like others, I used only 3/4 c. the wine but I think I might use a whole cup next time. I added a few dashes of cayenne for a slight spice. I wanted my soup to be pink instead of white, so I added 8 oz of tomato sauce and it was fabulous. I think it made the flavor of the soup even better.

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sequoia04

Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2011

Wow! Pleasantly surprised with this one! I will admit I was a little nervous because I was using lump crab meat and fresh shrimp but needed something very quick and easy so I decided to give it a try. My entire family is sooo happy I did! I added a couple of things to this to make it go a little further (needed to feed 7) and it really worked out great. I added a can of low sodium cream of potato soup, and a 1/2 pound shrimp (just added the shrimp with the crab and followed directions.) To compensate for the extra soup, I added 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream (used in place of light cream). I also followed other reviews and backed down on the wine. I used approx. 3/4 cup and it was perfect for us. Sprinkled a little Old Bay Seasoning and green onions right before serving and everyone raved & asked for seconds. This will be a regular here. Thanks for sharing!

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abapplez

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Annandale, Virginia, USA

Living In: Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2011

This is a very impressive soup for a hearty and quick meal! I had left over blue claw crab meat and shrimp from another recipe and didn't want it to go to waste. I made this in just minutes and it was delicious. Changes (to accomodate the contents of my fridge), I did use real crab meat and probably twice as much. I added approx 1/4 cup of chopped shrimp. I used 1 cup of light cream instead of 1 1/4 cups of milk. I like my bisque spicy so I added cayenne pepper and red curry to taste. Yum! My husband and guests loved it!

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Jenn Wild

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2011

very easy to make. i added soup crackers for a little extra flavor.

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Christy

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2010

This was wonderful! I made it last night for my boyfriend and I, and it was delicious! I used crab and clams, and also cut the amount of wine in half. Plus I added some garlic powder and some paprika to give it a bit more zing, and it was soooo yummy!!!

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princesa_ang

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2010

The first bite was good but by the fifth we had to throw it out. Disappointing and a true waste of good crab meat.

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Sissy

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2009

I try to read the reviews first...I missed the comments about how thin this turns out. I only used 1/2 cup of wine and I had to thicken it up and add 4x the seafood the recipe called for to get anywhere near the consistency I consider a bisque to be. Thank you for the post but I don't think I will try this again.

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1of5inDE

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2009

Super easy & delicious!!! I use my own homemade asparagus soup and also add about 1 T tomato paste. Have made several times and will continue to use this recipe. Thank you very much.

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