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I followed this recipe and it was so rich and delicious. I was at a fish market so I purchased some top of the line fresh lump crab meat. The meat itself was meaty and flavorful enough for this soup. The soup was so good , but due to it's richness I will serve it next time as a side or appetizer. Like others in their reviews I agree that the additional seasonings would enhance the soup.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ee8140d245a54f23857921f80694e95e","MemberId":3651843,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kmarqui","SubmittedDate":"12\/24\/2013 14:14"},{"Comment":"
To decrease the amount of sodium I used low sodium chicken brooth. This was excelent and I plan on making it again this week.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"05\/01\/2012 11:39","GUID":"9F15414F73094D6CABAAC29D5AFEE815","MemberId":1262480,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"nmr112701","SubmittedDate":"05\/01\/2012 11:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2012 11:45","GUID":"9980ae0578ae44cd89947584f6947c01","MemberId":5385704,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gratesmile","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2012 11:45"},{"Comment":"
I used the whole container of crab, added a tablespoon of salt, and a little extra cheese! Delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2012 19:09","GUID":"7df5b0e196f04e8ea622c85d327783cf","MemberId":6500034,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ckitchin","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2012 19:09"},{"Comment":"
It was bland. Should have added more of something to it. My husband didn't like it.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/30\/2012 19:44","GUID":"bac6cbb758de451e8515ee05ef5a2a55","MemberId":3338029,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"biking32","SubmittedDate":"03\/30\/2012 19:44"},{"Comment":"
Delicious! The only thing I did different was I used a couple of red skinned potatoes instead of the leeks, canned evaporated milk instead of half and half and I doubled the recipe!!!! It turned out wonderful. Thanks for sharing! I think it would be really good with assorted seafood in it, like scallops, shrimp, cod and crab! You can never have to much seafood!! YUM!!!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"03\/30\/2012 16:27","GUID":"c2592fb504d5484a89f44fbfc256e9a4","MemberId":6229861,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"helavagoodcook","SubmittedDate":"03\/30\/2012 16:27"},{"Comment":"
I fully expected, and really wanted, to love this recipe. As written, we found it rather bland and "one note." The crab flavor definitely got lost in the shuffle. After investing time, effort and some $$ in making this as written, I wasn't williing to give up on it without a fight. :-) I did a lot of tweaking and it tasted a lot better. I do appreciate the contribution, though ... I found the recipe to be very forgiving of additions and tweaking. Thank you!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"03\/25\/2012 18:36","GUID":"1448538E34284CEB9380B1C9CDEF9EC3","MemberId":3872187,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Toni51","SubmittedDate":"03\/25\/2012 18:36"},{"Comment":"
I rate this recipe a 4 only because to be fair, I added my own flair to it. I added about 1\/2 lb of USA shrimp because to me it's meat is firmer, tastier, sweeter, and it keeps Americans working. So what it's a little higher in cost, it's worth it. Next, I added about a teaspoon of cayenne and fresher cracked Tellicherry black pepper. To die for.. I soaked the shrimp in 1 tbs of crab boil for a little added sweetness and flavor and put iit in along with the crab meat at the very end and let the heated bisque cook the shrimp and crab. Awesome. Enjoy y'all, i'm sure it is excellent without my additions... I just can't help myself... I can hardly wait to make this again. Oops, almost forgot, I also added about 2 tbs of tomato paste....yummy.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2012 20:07","GUID":"3413d31ae97842339bccafc2f2b7c21e","MemberId":6595748,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Chef_Brinker","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2012 20:07"},{"Comment":"
It was easy to put together, and my husband and I Loved it! I will definitely make it again<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2012 14:09","GUID":"657786863afb47e9a47de72b5d42fe05","MemberId":2473276,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gail1","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2012 14:09"},{"Comment":"
Great soup ....served to several friends they all loved it...it's on the menu for next week by popular demand...added salad and cheese bread to round out the meal<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2012 02:52","GUID":"ae63c713a8014d17bfca9ba3c635bc41","MemberId":5576060,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"percycat","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2012 02:52"},{"Comment":"
It is good, but I don't see that the crab adds much. YTou could easily add chicken or turkey instead.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"03\/18\/2012 21:41","GUID":"13B80F518B2845C4A92C4AAF67AF44F9","MemberId":494285,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"judu","SubmittedDate":"03\/18\/2012 21:41"},{"Comment":"
Sounds awesome! Can't wait to try it!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"03\/18\/2012 18:39","GUID":"ea4482ced63e465ca80f2830b9ea4345","MemberId":1605418,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Taximommy58","SubmittedDate":"03\/18\/2012 18:39"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44016,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312672,"name":"Soups","slug":"soups","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312607,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Choose from a large selection of ingredients when making these irresistible soup recipes, including gazpacho, potato soup, vegetable soup, lentil soup, chicken soup, chowder, turkey soup, broth, bean soup, ham soup, barley soup, meatball soup and more.","parent":310796,"count":3196,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/"},{"term_id":312705,"name":"Bisques","slug":"bisques","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312640,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"If you're searching for a smooth, creamy bisque recipe, you're in the right place. We'll show you delicious ways to make seafood bisque, tomato bisque and more.","parent":312672,"count":79,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/bisques\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Broccoli and Crab Bisque"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n