Keto Oyster and Crab Bisque Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:French
Cook Time:20 Minutes
Phase:Phase 2
Difficulty:Difficult
INGREDIENTS
- 3tablespoonUnsalted Butter Stick
- 1small (3" long)Scallions or Spring Onions
- 2tspThick-It-Up
- 0 1/2tspOnion Powder
- 0 1/4tspCelery Seed
- 0 1/8tspNutmeg (Ground)
- 0 1/2tspRed or Cayenne Pepper
- 32tbspAll Natural Clam Juice
- 2cupHeavy Cream
- 1lbWild Eastern Oyster
- 8ozBlue Crab (Canned)
- 2tbspParsley
DIRECTIONS
- Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add scallion and cook for one minute. Stir in 2 tsp thickener, onion powder, celery seeds, 1/8 tsp nutmeg to taste, and cayenne pepper. Pour 2 cups clam juice and heavy cream into pot; stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low to hold a simmer.
- In a saucepan, cook 8 ounces of the oysters (with their juices) over medium-low heat just until edges curl, about 5 minutes. Pour into a blender and purée; add to stockpot.
- Simmer oyster mixture 15 minutes, stirring often. Add remaining 8 ounces oysters; cook 4 minutes. Gently fold in crabmeat, taking care not to break up the lumps. Cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Divide bisque among 8 serving bowls , garnish with parsley, and serve.
Cooking Tip
Did you know that you can easily portion out and freeze soup to save for a busy night down the road? When ready to reheat, either microwave or heat up in a pot over the stove with a splash of water.