Broccoli and Crab Bisque

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced leeks (white part only)
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 Spice Islands® Bay Leaf
• 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 package (6 ounces) frozen crabmeat, thawed, drained and flaked

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook the leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually add broth and cream.
Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add crab; heat through but do not boil. Discard bay leaf before serving. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 303 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 674 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein.