This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Boston Cream Pie See how to make an amazing chocolate and vanilla cream dessert. »
- - Top Grilling Recipes The best of burgers, chicken, and grilled sides. »
- - Grilling for Grads Easy recipes for graduation party success. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

1 of

Posted:

| View All »

left

1 of 15

right

Broccoli Crab Bisque

By: Karen Balistrieri

"'For a casual company meal, I serve this creamy soup along with miniature ham sandwiches,' writes Karen Balistrieri from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. 'Sometimes we leave the bay leaf in the soup as a sign of good luck for the person who gets it in their bowl,' she adds."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup sliced leeks, white part only
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; mix well. Stir in the broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.