BROCCOLI AND CRAB BISQUE

Broccoli and Crab Bisque image

Since our son is a broccoli grower, our friends keep supplying us with recipes using broccoli. To this family favorite, add a tossed salad, rolls, fruit and cookies, and you have an easy but delicious supper full of nutrition. -Dorothy Child, Malone, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup sliced leeks (white part only)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (6 ounces) frozen crabmeat, thawed, drained and flaked

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually add broth and cream., Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add crab; heat through but do not boil. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.