Crab Bisque Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 1-1/2 pounds lump crabmeat
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs, chopped