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Spicy Seafood Bisque

By: Kevin Weeks 
"This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy to prepare and dresses up any meal. Of all the recipes I've borrowed from my mom, this soup is the one that I've made most often. -Kevin Weeks North Palm Beach, Florida"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta or elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender. Add broth, tomato juice, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Discard bay leaf. Add pasta to the soup; cook, uncovered, until tender. Add shrimp and crab; simmer 5 minutes longer or until the shrimp turn pink.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2009 by liliya P   view full review
This was pretty good, But I did change some things. I added 2Tbs of Sugar, half of the butter....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by DEANNANOEL Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We had fresh seafood left over from dinner at a fancy restaurant that we did not want to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by Zoe Lynn   view full review
Just loved this bisque!! Made it along side of a beef tenderloin and salad for friends and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2009 by Seattle Robin   view full review
I wish I could give it 4 1/2 stars. This was delicious! Very easy to prepare. I used vegi...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by Mariah   view full review
This turned out to be a big hit. I made a half batch and wished I would have made the full...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by Anna   view full review
I make this bisque every year for Christmas eve in my slow cooker. This has become a staple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2011 by dirpnirptik   view full review
I had a bag of crab in the fridge...after cleaning, it turned out to be about a pound and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2010 by Dawn Wachter   view full review
This bisque must be eaten fresh and hot, not as good as leftovers.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by Julie   view full review
This soup is easy and full of flavor!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2012 by imsomr   view full review
I made this soup according to the instructions minus the crab. The taste is wonderful and NOT...

 

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