Broccoli Crab Bisque Recipe

ingredients

1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (6 oz. size) crab meat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

directions

In a large saucepan, saute leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; mix well. Stir in the broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened.

Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.

nutrition data

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