posted by marleah 12-28-98 12:53 PM
Crab Bisque
5 servings
2 tbsp. Butter
1 tsp. Onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp. Parsley, finely chopped
1 1/2 Cup Crabmeat, chopped
2 tbsp. Flour
2 cups Chicken broth
2 cups Cream, light
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teasp. Thyme
1/4 teasp. ground Celery Seed
Salt
In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion cook slowly until golden. Add the crabmeat and parsley and cook over low heat stirring constantly, about 4 minutes.
Add the flour, stir to blend and cook for 3 minutes more. Stir in the chicken broth and simmer gently, with pan partially covered, for 20 minutes.
Add the cream and cayenne pepper. Heat and add salt to taste.
Makes 5 cups.