Whole 30 Whole30 Crab Bisque
Rich, velvety bisque feels like the kind of indulgence that should come with a long list of off-plan ingredients — but this version pulls it off beautifully using nothing but compliant pantry staples. Full-fat coconut milk stands in for heavy cream, delivering that silky, luxurious body you expect from a classic bisque without any dairy. Arrowroot starch thickens the broth to a perfect spoon-coating consistency, so the texture is genuinely restaurant-worthy. The spice blend of smoked paprika, Old Bay, and a pinch of cayenne gives the soup real depth and a gentle heat that builds with every bite. One thing to watch: Old Bay can vary by brand, so a quick label check for added sugar or MSG keeps everything on track. A full pound of lump crab meat folded in at the end means every bowl is loaded — this is a proper meal, not a side. Serves four, and it's the kind of dinner that makes the whole reset feel completely worth it.
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4 servings
For the bisque
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 cup celery, finely diced (about 3 stalks)
- 1 cup carrots, finely diced (about 2 medium)
- ½ cup leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp old bay seasoning (verify no added sugar or msg on label)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups seafood broth or chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the ghee in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, and leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the leek is translucent, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so it does not brown.
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