Instant Pot Crab Bisque Food

CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the butter, melting it gently.
• Pour in the bone broth, then mix in the cream cheese, celery, crab, Old Bay, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, bell peppers, whipping cream, onion, and tomatoes. Close the lid, set the pressure release to Sealing, and select Manual/Pressure Cook. Set the Instant Pot to 3 minutes on low pressure and let cook.
• When cooking is complete, perform a quick release by carefully switching the pressure valve to Venting. For a smoother soup, briefly use an immersion blender, until desired consistency is reached.
• Remove the bisque, serve, and enjoy!

DECADENT AND EASY CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• Saute onion in the butter, over medium heat, until translucent.
• Add 2 T. of the flour to the onions, mixing well with a wooden spoon. Cook for about a minute.
• Add 3 cups of the half-and-half, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Whisk while bringing up to a boil (you can turn up the heat a bit here - just be careful not to scald the cream).
• Shake 2 T. of the flour and 1 cup of the half-and-half - using a jar with a lid. Shake until the flour is blended well.
• Add to the soup by whisking. Keep whisking until the soup thickens.
• Stir in the crab and cook for about 5 more minutes.
• Ladle the soup into the bowls and garnish with snipped chives, if desired.