Title: Broccoli & Crab Bisque
Categories: Bisque
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 | c | Sliced leeks |
| 1 | c | Sliced fresh mushrooms |
| 1 | c | Fresh broccoli florets |
| 1 | | Garlic clove, minced |
| 1/4 | c | Butter or margarine |
| 1/4 | c | Flour |
| 1/4 | ts | Dried thyme, crushed |
| 1/8 | ts | Pepper |
| 1 | | Bay leaf |
| 2 | | 10 1/2 oz cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted |
| 1 | c | Light cream |
| 3/4 | c | Shredded Swiss Cheese |
| 6 | oz | Package frozen crabmeat, thawed, drained and flaked |
In a saucepan, cook leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until
broccoli is crisp-tender. Remove from the heat. Blend in flour and
seasonings. Stir in broth and cream. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a
boil and is thickened. Add cheese. Stir until melted. Add crabmean and heat
through. Do not boil. Remove bay leaf before serving.