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From the menu of . . . Marietta Diner
306 Cobb Parkway, Marietta
770-423-9390
Q: The Marietta Diner's Seafood Bisque is out of this world. I can't get enough.
- Patsy Elrod, Smyrna
A: Gus Tselios, owner of the Marietta Diner, told us this soup, featured on Fridays and Saturdays, is one of the most requested soups at this 24-hour establishment. His recicpe made a whopping 22 gallons, so we scaled it back. You can adjust seasonings and fish selection to suit your taste and budget.
Hands on time: 25 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Serves: 16
Ingredients:
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8 cups water
4 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
1/4 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
1 teaspoon Cajun spices
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chicken base or 3 bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
1/4 to 1/2 cup Wondra flour
1/2 pound salmon fillet, skinned and cut into chunks
1/2 pound flounder fillet, cut into chunks
1/4 pound crab meat
1/4 pound baby or salad shrimp, peeled
2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans clams
1/3 cup sherry
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Instructions:
In a large stockpot bring water, clam juice, tomatoes, Cajun spices, pepper, garlic powder, bay leaf, chicken base and salt to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add butter and stir until melted. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup flour, whisking constantly to combine. If necessary, add more, a tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly, until the soup has thickened and is smooth. Add the salmon, flounder, crab meat, shrimp and clams with their juice and cook until the soup returns to a gentle simmer.
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring sherry, wine and paprika to a boil. Cook until reduced by one third. Add to soup and stir to combine. Add cream to soup and stir until warmed through.
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring sherry, wine and paprika to a boil. Cook until reduced by one third. Add to soup and stir to combine. Add cream to soup and stir until warmed through.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 240 calories (percent of calories from fat, 58), 15 grams protein, 11 grams carbohydrates, no fiber, 14 grams fat, 87 milligrams cholesterol, 662 milligrams sodium.
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