Broccoli Crab Bisque

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaves 
• 1 cup broccoli florets fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup butter cubed
• 6 ounces crabmeat drained canned
• 3 cups chicken broth 
• 0.3 teaspoon thyme dried
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 cup mushrooms fresh sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms fresh sliced
• 1  garlic clove minced
• 1 cup half and half 
• 1 cup leek white sliced ( serving only)
• 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
• 4 ounces swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute the leeks, mushrooms and broccoli in butter until tender.
2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
3. 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.
4. Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf.