Broccoli Crab Bisque

• 1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 to 1/2 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 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained

1. In a large saucepan, saute the leeks, mushrooms and broccoli in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the flour, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; mix well. Stir in broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf.

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

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