Maryland Creamy Crab Bisque
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup minced celery
2 (10 ounce) packages white sauce mix
2 cups half-and-half
1/3 cup dry sherry
12 ounces fresh lump crab meat
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 can chicken broth
Directions:
In a 3-quart saucepan melt butter and sauté celery for 5 minutes or until soft.
Stir in sauce mix.
Gradually stir in half-and-half. Add sherry and broth. Stir over low heat until
soup bubbles and thickens slightly.
Stir in crabmeat; simmer 15 minutes longer.
