Bisque Of Crabmeat And Mushrooms - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. sweet butter
4 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped
4 Tbsp. green pepper, finely chopped
1 scallion, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 c. mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
dash of paprika
1 c. half and half
2 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen or 1 (12 oz.) can refrigerated crabmeat
3 Tbsp. sherry (optional)

Preparation

Thaw crabmeat.
In medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Saute onion, green pepper, scallion, parsley and mushrooms until soft, but not brown.
Reserve.