Seafood Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. water
1/3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. dry vermouth
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 pkg. (6 oz.) frozen cooked crab and shrimp
1 c. whipping or light cream
bay leaf (optional)
thyme (optional)
garlic (optional)

Preparation

Mix shallot, celery and water.
Blend next four ingredients and stir into vegetables.
Cook, stirring frequently.
Add next 4 ingredients.
Stir until seafood is thawed.
Add cream.
Serves 6.