Mushroom Crab Bisque

Submitted by Abby Girl

"Another recipe that has been in my files for over 25 years."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3⁄4 lb mushroom, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 6 ounces crabmeat
• salt and pepper

directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and saute the onion, mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, cream, lemon juice and parsley.
3. Stir over medium high heat and bring to a simmering point. Stir until thick.
4. Stir in the crabmeat and any juices. Salt and pepper to taste. Gently simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with chopped parsley as a garnish.