Broccoli Crab Bisque Recipe

Broccoli Crab Bisque Recipe

  • 1 cup sliced leeks, white part only
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat – drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  1. In a large saucepan, saute leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; mix well. Stir in the broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.
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