Mushroom Bisque

Name: Mushroom Bisque
Ingredients: 1/2 stick butter or margarine; 4 shallots, chopped fine; 1 lb. thin sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 large jar; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 2 c. chicken broth; 1 pt. half and half; dash of nutmeg; 1 c. crabmeat, drained; salt and pepper to taste

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter or margarine
4 shallots, chopped fine
1 lb. thin sliced fresh mushrooms or 1 large jar
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. chicken broth
1 pt. half and half
dash of nutmeg
1 c. crabmeat, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Melt butter in saucepan; add onion and mushrooms; saute until tender.
2

Add flour, stir constantly until smooth.
3

Continue cooking for 1 minute.
4

Combine chicken broth, half and half and nutmeg; gradually add to mushroom mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining ingredients, reduce heat.
5

Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
6

Do not boil!
7

Makes 8 cups.