Pumpkin & Crab Bisque Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter2 Tablespoon
 2 green onions, white part only, chopped
 Flour1 Tablespoon
 2 1/4-2 1/2 c. milk 550-625 mL
 Pumpkin puree13/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dash Tabasco Dash
 Pinch nutmeg Pinch
 Pinch saffron Pinch
 Salt To Taste
 Black pepper1
 Crabmeat1/2 Pound
 Chopped green onion tops

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan melt the butter until bubbly; saute the chopped green onions until just tender.
Stir in the flour and stir constantly to mix into a smooth roux.
Gradually stir in the milk and continue to heat while stirring until you have a smooth thickened sauce.
Stir in the pumpkin puree and all seasonings.
After mixing well, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Add the crabmeat and taste; you may wish to correct the seasoning by adding more salt and/or pepper.
Continue cooking gently just until the crab is warmed through.
Garnish with the chopped green onion tops and serve at once.
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