Crab Bisque

Submitted by Tom in Texas

"I accidently added a can of clams the first time I made this and everyone loved it."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup salted cooking sherry
• 2⁄3 cup cream
• 2 ounces Velveeta cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons instant rice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chicken base
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 dash black pepper

directions

1. Melt butter over medium heat (5).
2. Add flour and stir for about 5 minutes to make a thick roue.
3. Add all remaining ingredients and heat to a simmer over medium-high heat (7) to avoid burning for about 10 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low (2) and heat for 5 - 10 minutes more.