Crab Tomato Bisque

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Although the ingredients may sound strange this is really refreshing and delicious!!

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Steps

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Melt butter in a heavy saucepan.

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Add 3 / 4 of the crabmeat , 1 / 3 c basil , and garlic.

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Saute 2 minutes.

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Stir in flour , stir for 2 minutes.

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Add clam-tomato juice , cream , ketchup , clam juice , old bay and pepper sauce reduce heat to low , simmer for 10 minutes.

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Puree soup with an immersion blender add water and lemon juice , simmer.

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Season to taste with salt& pepper.

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Pour into 6 bowls , garnish with remaining crab and basil.

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Ingredients

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butter, crabmeat, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, flour, clamato juice, heavy cream, ketchup, bottled clam juice, old bay seasoning, hot pepper sauce, water, lemon juice, salt & pepper