Crab Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add celery and cook 3 minutes, stirring often, until crisp-tender.
3. 3
   Add flour and stir over low heat until frothy.
4. 4
   Cook about 3 minutes, stirring often to prevent browning.
5. 5
   Add hot pepper sauce.
6. 6
   Gradually stir in milk.
7. 7
   Increase heat to medium and bring to a boil.
8. 8
   Immediately reduce heat so milk simmers.
9. 9
   Add crab meat, return to a simmer and cook about 3 minutes until crab is hot.
10. 10
    Stir in scallions. Makes 4 servings.