Mike Belotti’s Crab and Shrimp Bisque

crab and shrimp bisque

2 lbs jumbo lump crab meat (picking out pieces of shell will take a while)

2 1/2 lbs small peeled and deveined shrimp (uncooked)

1 medium white onion

2 cans swanson chicken broth

2 cans cream of chicken soup

2 cans cream of shrimp soup

1 stick of butter

1 pint half and half

tony's creole seasoning

cayenne pepper

3 bunches of green onions

dice white onion into small pieces and sautee with stick of butter until goft and mushy

in a large stock pot combine all soups and one can of water and sauteed onion on medium heat and bring to a simmer

add tonys and cayenne pepper to taste,add cayenne slowly and taste until you get a slight after burn

add crab meat and shrimp and cook for about 5-6 min to cook shrimp

stir in half and half and bring back to a simmer stirring often to keep from sticking in bottom of the pot.

dice the green onions and put in a bowl

pour bisque in bowl and sprinkle green onions on top and serve with crackers