Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque - dgratis.info

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (225g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound (225g) lump crabmeat
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (960ml) seafood or chicken broth
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine (optional)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• Crusty bread or oyster crackers for serving