Crab And Mushroom Bisque

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I can't remember where i got this recipe from, the clipping is in pretty bad condition, i think it was and old, old, old william sonoma catalogue. I love it because is so easy and fast to make but it tastes like if you were slaving on the stove all day.

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Steps

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For the lemon blend:.

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Combine all ingredients in a small food processor or grinder.

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Process until finely and evenly chopped.

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Store on an airtight container.

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For the bisque:.

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Melt cup of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Add onion and next 4 ingredients.

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Cook stirring until tender.

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Remove from pan and set aside.

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Melt remaining butter in same saucepan over medium heat add flour stirring until smooth.

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Cook one minute.

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Gradually stir in milk.

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Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.

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Stir in sherry , lemon blend , hot sauce and half and half.

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Reduce heat.

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Stir in crab meat and cook for 5 minutes stirring often.

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Add saved vegetables , stir well and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, green bell pepper, green onions, fresh parsley, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, milk, hot sauce, half-and-half, fresh lump crabmeat, dry sherry, lemon rind, kosher salt, bay leaf, celery seed, ground coriander, fresh coarse ground black pepper