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Nutrition Facts

One serving:
(1 cup)

Calories:
355

Fat:
23 g

Saturated Fat:
14 g

Cholesterol:
119 mg

Sodium:
849 mg

Carbohydrate:
17 g

Fiber:
1 g

Protein:
17 g

Crab Bisque

From Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook

I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since my 4-H days in rural Iowa. The zesty seasonings in this bisque nicely complement the subtle flavor of crab.

SERVINGS	4
CATEGORY	Main Dish
METHOD	Other stovetop
PREP	15 min.
COOK	60 min.
TOTAL	75 min.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons chopped onion

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2-1/2 cups milk

2 beef bouillon cubes

1 cup half-and-half cream

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the bouillon, cream, crab, mushrooms, basil, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with remaining Creole seasoning and pepper if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

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Crab Bisque

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Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 29, 2008