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    Home » soup » Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque

    Published: Nov 25, 2011 | Modified: Jul 21, 2018 | Author: Amanda Livesay

    Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque

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     Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque – Whole Foods copycat recipe! Rich and delicious and full of fall flavor!

    Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque - Whole Foods copycat recipe! Rich and delicious and full of fall flavor!

    I have to tell you guys that I’m pretty excited to move on from Thanksgiving related recipes.

    I had planned on one more post highlighting an idea or 2 for leftover turkey but… uhhh, there is no leftover turkey.

    You guys have that problem too? My husband is a turkey fiend which works out nicely because when it comes to leftovers, he takes care of the turkey and leaves all the yummy sides for me!

    So because I have no turkey left, I made you some soup!

    I wandered into Whole Foods last week because Pam had told me that her Whole Foods has butternut squash breakfast sausage.

    I bee-lined it to the butcher and asked about the sausage and, of course, our store doesn’t sell it but the butcher pointed me in the direction of their butternut squash and crab bisque. Being the polite girl that I am, I snagged a sample even though I don’t like butternut squash or crab.

    And omg, it was the best soup ever.

    Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque!

    I was googling recipes on my phone at every stoplight on the way home, and within days I had all the ingredients in my fridge.

    It turned out just like the Whole Foods version – kind of sweet from the squash but just the right amount of “meatiness” from the crab. And the ingredients are so simple and wholesome. It is seriously delicious!

     

    Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 ½ to 2 pounds butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
    • 1 large yellow onion (diced)
    • 1 cup fresh carrots (diced)
    • 1 quart chicken broth
    • 4 large cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves (finely chopped)
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 8 ounces crab claw meat
    • Salt and pepper (to taste)
    1. In a large (at least 5 quart) soup pot over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. Once butter is melted, add squash, onions, carrots, and garlic. Saute 5 minutes.

    2. Add 3 cups of broth, reserving the rest.
    3. Cover pot and simmer until squash is very tender (about one hour).
    4. Add the cream and puree the mixture with a stick blender until very smooth (or blend in batches in blender and return to pan).
    5. Thin with remaining broth if needed.
    6. Fold in the crab meat and sage. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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    1. Patty says

      December 18, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      I made this this week and it was delicious and easy to make! And it made enough for me to have leftovers for lunch for a few days! Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
    2. Michele says

      November 26, 2011 at 4:33 am

      That looks wonderful! And your pictures are always gorgeous. I will have to make this for my daughter. She loves soup!

      Reply
    3. Julie @ Table for Two says

      November 25, 2011 at 7:29 am

      what a gorgeous dish! hope you had a great thanksgiving, amanda! :)

      Reply
    4. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

      November 25, 2011 at 6:10 am

      Wow what a neat combination. I love bisque anything it seems.

      Reply

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