Crab Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 1/2 medium onions, minced
1 medium carrot, finely minced
1/2 stick celery, finely minced
1 tsp. flour
1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. seafood seasoning
1/4 tsp. celery salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
1 qt. milk, heated (4 c.)
3 Tbsp. Madeira
1/2 lb. lump crabmeat
salt

Preparation

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add vegetables and saute until soft.
Reduce heat to medium and add flour, whisking constantly until smooth.
Cook 5 minutes, whisking frequently.
Stir in parsley and seasonings.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
Add Madeira, crab and salt to taste and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Do not boil.
Serve hot.
Makes 6 servings.