Broccoli And Crab Bisque

• 1 cup sliced leeks (white part only)
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 package (6 ounces) frozen crabmeat, thawed, drained and flaked

1. In a large saucepan, cook the leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until broccoli is crisp-tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually add broth and cream.
2. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add crab; heat through but do not boil. Discard bay leaf before serving.

leeks, mushrooms, fresh broccoli florets, garlic, butter, allpurpose, thyme, pepper, bay leaf, chicken broth, cream, swiss cheese, frozen crabmeat

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/broccoli-and-crab-bisque/ (may not work)