Crab Soup
Makes 4 servings:
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1/4-cup butter or margarine(1/2 stick)
1/4-cup chopped celery
1/4-cup all purpose flour
6-drops hot pepper sauce
5-cups skim milk
16-ounces fresh or imitation crab meat(3 1/2 cups)
1/4-cup sliced scallions
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*1*
In a large saucepan,melt the butter over medium heat.Add
the celery and cook for 3 minutes,stirring often,until
crisp-tender.Add the flour and stir over low heat until frothy.
Cook for about 3 minutes,stirring often to prevent browning.
Add the hot pepper sauce.
*2*
Gradually stir in the milk.Increase the heat to medium
and bring the mixture to a boil.Immediately reduce the
heat so the sauce simmers.
*3*
Add the crab meat,return to a simmer and cook for about
3 minutes or until the crab is heated through.Stir in the scallions
and serve right away.
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