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Spicy Seafood Bisque

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups tomato juice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta or elbow macaroni
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the broth,
tomato juice, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add pasta to

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 8, 2008

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Spicy Seafood Bisque cont.

the soup; cook, uncovered, until tender. Add shrimp and crab; simmer 5 minutes
longer or until the shrimp turn pink.

Yield: 10-12 servings (about 3 quarts).