Mushroom Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter or margarine
4 shallots, chopped fine
1 lb. thin sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 large jar
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. chicken broth
1 pt. half and half
dash of nutmeg
1 c. crabmeat, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Melt butter in saucepan; add onion and mushrooms; saute until tender.
Add flour, stir constantly until smooth.
Continue cooking for 1 minute.
Combine chicken broth, half and half and nutmeg; gradually add to mushroom mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining ingredients, reduce heat.
Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
Do not boil!
Makes 8 cups.