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      Title: Valentine's Day Creamy Crab Bisque
 Categories: Soups, Seafood, Dairy, Wine
      Yield: 2 Servings

    1/2 c  Leeks; diced
    1/4 c  Carrot; diced
    1/4 c  Celery; diced
      1 cl Garlic; minced
      1 tb Olive oil
      1 tb All-pupose flour
    1/4 c  Dry white wine
    3/4 c  Heavy cream
    3/4 c  Whole milk
    1/2 c  Clam juice
           Salt, pepper & hot sauce
    1/2 c  Pasteurized lump crabmeat;
           - divided
           Fresh chives; minced

  This classy, refined bisque for two is the perfect start to a
  romantic Valentine's Day evening. Or anytime - UDD

  Sweat leeks, carrot, celery, and garlic in oil in a Dutch oven or
  large pot over medium heat until carrot is soft, 8 minutes. Add
  flour and cook for 1 minute.

  Deglaze with wine, simmer until nearly evaporated, then stir in
  cream, milk, and clam juice. Bring to a boil, stirring
  occasionally, then season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco.

  Off heat, puree mixture with an immersion blender. Ladle soup into
  bowls.

  Top each serving with 1/4 cup crabmeat; garnish with chives.

  Recipe FROM: http://www.cuisinerecipes.com

  MM Format by Dave Drum - 16 February 2010

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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