Crab Bisque Light

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This is a lightened version of a fabulous bisque. Less butter and cream here, from cooking light, but the same full flavor. Try it, you'll love it.

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Steps

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Heat flour in a cast iron skillet , cook over medium heat 15 minutes , stirring , until brown , remove from heat spray a dutch oven with cooking spray , and over medium hi heat add butter.

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Add carrot , onion , celery , peppers , garlic and saute until tender , 5 minutes add spices and cook 1 minute.

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Sprinkle with flour , stirring.

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Add clam juice , and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , simmer 10 minutes.

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Stir in milk and half and half , cook 5 minutes.

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Stir in crab and sherry , cook until heated.

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Remove bay leaf before serving.

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Ingredients

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flour, butter, cooking spray, carrots, celery, onion, red pepper, garlic, old bay seasoning, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf, clam juice, milk, half-and-half, lump crabmeat, dry sherry