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Shrimp and Crab Bisque

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • dash ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp worcestshire sauce
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • bell pepper wedge
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 oz crab meat
  • 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large heavy dutch oven, create a roux by combining butter and flour over medium high heat, constantly stirring until light brown
  • Add chopped celery and onion. Cook until soft.
  • Add water, milk, bouillon cubes, cloves, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, tabasco, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, bell pepper wedge, and bay leaf. Stir well.
  • Chop de-shelled raw shrimp in food processor. Add to dutch oven.
  • Simmer 1-2 hours covered with small vent, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bell pepper wedge and bay leaf. Skim any excess oil from the top.
  • Add crab meat and heat thoroughly.
  • Wait to add cream until right before serving. Heat but do not boil.
  • Serve in cups as an appetizer or bowls as a meal.