How to Make A Simple Seafood Bisque - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seafood bisque is a classic French soup that is rich, creamy, and flavorful. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion or a cozy night in. This recipe for a simple seafood bisque is a great way to impress your guests with minimal effort. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking techniques, you can create a delicious and luxurious soup that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans oysters, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams with juice
  • 1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms
  • 2 green onions, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 28 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 6 cups

  • Heat evaporated milk, half-and-half, white wine, roasted red pepper, butter, bay leaf, salt, and hot pepper sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring often, until very hot but not simmering, about 5 minutes. Stir in the oysters, clams with juice, and mushrooms. Cover and cook until canned oysters are just heated through, about 3 minutes. Do not boil. Remove bay leaf, sprinkle with green onions, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 165mg
    • Sodium: 434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 403mg
    • Iron: 34mg
    • Potassium: 1293mg