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!