Crab Bisque (Absolutely Delicious)

This is a wonderful recipe that I took from the famous Paula Deen, and then made a few minor changes. Trust me when I say that it is absolutely delicious.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup green onion, with tops (scallion, chopped)
• 2  teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2  cups  fish stock (NOT FISH SAUCE)
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1  cup milk
• 1  lb  crabmeat (backfin or lump, picked free of shells)
• 1⁄4 cup cream sherry (or a little more)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  cup  freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1⁄2 cup fresh chives (chopped)

Directions

1. Saute chopped green onion and garlic in butter until tender.
2. Stir in flour, stirring until well blended.
3. Slowly add 2 cups of the fish stock, continuing to cook until smooth and bubbly.
4. Slowly add cream and milk.
5. Stir in crabmeat. Add sherry, lemon-pepper seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer until piping hot. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve in bowls topped with cheese and chives.