Broccoli And Crab Bisque(Yields 6 To 8 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sliced leeks or onion
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 c. fresh or frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 small bay leaf
3 c. chicken broth
1 c. light cream
3/4 c. shredded Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese (3 oz.)
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen crab meat, thawed and drained

Preparation

In a 3-quart saucepan cook leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter or margarine until crisp-tender.
Blend in flour, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon salt, pepper and bay leaf.
Add chicken broth and cream all at once.
Cook and stir 1 minute more.
Add cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
Add crab meat.
Heat through.