Crab Bisque

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion , minced
• 1 cup carrot , minced
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup cooking sherry
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• fresh chives , minced
• salt
• 1/2 lb lump crab

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion and carrot in 2 tablespoons butter until soft. Set aside.
In 4 quart saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add flour, whisking constantly over medium heat until roux becomes light brown (about 5 minutes). DO NOT BURN!
Slowly add chicken broth, whisking constantly to ensure mixture stays smooth.
Add onions and carrots, cover, and simmer for 1/2 hour.
Add cream, sherry, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and lobster or crab and simmer an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Garnish with fresh minced chives if desired.