CRAB AND SHRIMP SEAFOOD BISQUE 

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons chopped green onion

2 tablespoons chopped celery

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 cup heavy whipping cream

8 ounces of crab meat

4 to 8 ounces small cooked shrimp or other seafood

2 tablespoon sherry wine* (Optional; especially if a child is going to be eating this.)

Instructions:

Use a sieve to sift the flour. Mix this into the butter and vegetables until well combined. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes.

-In another saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat.

-Stir the warmed milk slowly and continue to cook while stirring until the milk has thickened.

-Stir in the freshly ground black pepper, tomato paste, then, the heavy cream.

-You can puree the soup if desired using a blender or a food processor. Then, pour it back into the saucepan.

-Add in the crab, shrimp, and the sherry. Stir and bring to a simmer.

-Serve immediately. Enjoy!