Broccoli Crab Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Directions
In a large saucepan, saute leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; mix well. Stir in the broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min. or until thickened. Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.