Crab Bisque (No Alcohol) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter
1 lb crab (2 cans)
2 -3 lbs imitation crabmeat
2 tablespoons flour
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons oil
hot sauce (optional)
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Make the roux by melting butter and saute onions and celery until tender.
Add 1 cup of chicken broth and let simmer for 10 minutes on medium.
Add ALL crab meat, oil and remaining chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down and simmer for 5 minutes on medium.
Let cool and puree in a blender. If the mixture is too runny add more imitation crab and blend.
Reheat the puree mixture and add whipping cream. You should get a thick consistency after a couple of stirs.
Add hot sauce to your taste.
Serve with garlic bread.