Crab Bisque (No Alcohol)

My variation of Crab Bisque. No tomatoes and no alcohol.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 5  tablespoons butter
• 1  lb  crab (2 cans)
• 2 -3  lbs  imitation crabmeat
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3  celery ribs, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons  oil
•  hot sauce (optional)
• 2  cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. Make the roux by melting butter and saute onions and celery until tender.
2. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and let simmer for 10 minutes on medium.
3. Add ALL crab meat, oil and remaining chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down and simmer for 5 minutes on medium.
4. Let cool and puree in a blender. If the mixture is too runny add more imitation crab and blend.
5. Reheat the puree mixture and add whipping cream. You should get a thick consistency after a couple of stirs.
6. Add hot sauce to your taste.
7. Serve with garlic bread.