BROCCOLI CRAB BISQUE

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"For a casual company meal, I serve this creamy soup along with miniature ham sandwiches," writes Karen Balistrieri from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. "Sometimes we leave the bay leaf in the soup as a sign of good luck for the person who gets it in their bowl," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the leeks, mushrooms and broccoli in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the flour, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; mix well. Stir in broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.