Crab & Corn Bisque

I don't normally eat a lot of cream-based soups, but this is one that I absolutely adore. I can't make it through a winter of cold weather without making this at least 3 or 4 times at home, and I usually get a few requests from family and friends to make a pot for them too.

It's a super-simple, yet super-tasty recipe, and from start to finish will take you about 30 minutes.



Crab & Corn Bisque
1/2 c butter
1 c onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c flour
2 c clam juice
2 c vegetable broth
1 (10 oz) package frozen white corn
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 c half and half
1 c soymilk
1 lb fresh crabmeat, flaked

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and saute until translucent. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in clam juice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Add corn and seasonings, and stir well. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Slowly stir in half and half and soymilk, as well as crab meat. Heat thoroughly and serve.