Kathys Perfect Turkey Bisque Recipes

CREAMY TRIPLE-MUSHROOM BISQUE WITH TURKEY

Steps:

• Place a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add mushrooms; cover and cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
• Add turkey and next 6 ingredients (turkey through broth); bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in onions and chopped parsley.
• Place flour in a small bowl, and gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until well-blended.
• Add milk mixture to mushroom mixture, and bring to a boil.
• Cook for 1 minute or until thick.
• Reduce heat; add rice and cream cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
• Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

PERFECT LOBSTER BISQUE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, celery, and carrot. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pour the vegetable and broth mixture into the container of a blender, and add 1/4 cup of the lobster meat. Cover, and process until smooth. Return to the saucepan, and stir in the half-and-half, white wine, and remaining lobster meat. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 30 minutes.