Mushroom Crab Bisque

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

• Ready In: 50 mins
• 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.