tomato-basil-crab-bisque-108435.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add 3/4 of crabmeat, tomato, 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, and garlic. Saut\u00e9 2 minutes. Whisk in flour; stir 2 minutes. Whisk in clam-tomato juice and next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool soup slightly.",
        "Puree soup in batches in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. Stir in 3/4 cup water and lemon juice; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Divide soup among 6 bowls. Sprinkle with remaining crab and 3 tablespoons basil and serve."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter",
        "10 ounces fresh crabmeat",
        "1 tomato, seeded, chopped (about 1/2 cup)",
        "1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil",
        "2 garlic cloves, minced",
        "1/2 cup all-purpose flour",
        "1 1/2 cups clam-tomato juice (such as Clamato)",
        "1 cup whipping cream",
        "1/4 cup ketchup",
        "1/4 cup bottled clam juice",
        "2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning",
        "1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce",
        "3/4 cup water",
        "2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Soup/Stew",
        "Shellfish",
        "Tomato",
        "Saut\u00e9",
        "Basil",
        "Crab",
        "Summer"
    ],
    "title": "Tomato-Basil Crab Bisque",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tomato-basil-crab-bisque-108435"
}