Spicy Seafood Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups tomato juice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (can use Old Bay)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup small shell pasta, uncooked
1 lb medium shrimp, uncooked, peeled & deveined
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute the onion and celery in butter until tender.
Add broth, tomato juice, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Discard bay leaf.
Add pasta to the soup; cook, uncovered, until tender.
Add shrimp and crabmeat; simmer 5 minutes longer or until the shrimp turns pink.