Crab (Or Shrimp) Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. flour
4 1/2 c. water
1 chicken bouillon cubed
1 Tbsp. ketchup
1 can undiluted evaporated milk
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 1/2 c. crab or 1/2 lb. small shrimp
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can chopped or sliced mushrooms (optional)

Preparation

Saute onion and celery in butter in large saucepan.
Stir in flour.
Gradually add water.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and boil gently 5 minutes.
Add cream soups and crab or shrimp. Simmer 5 minutes.
Discard bay leaf.
Stir in evaporated milk. Reheat to serving temperature.
Do not boil.