Maryland Creamy Crab Bisque

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup minced celery

2 (10 ounce) packages white sauce mix

2 cups half-and-half

1/3 cup dry sherry

12 ounces fresh lump crab meat

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 can chicken broth

Directions:

In a 3-quart saucepan melt butter and sauté celery for 5 minutes or until soft.Stir in sauce mix. Gradually stir in half-and-half. Add sherry and broth. Stir over low heat until soup bubbles and thickens slightly.Stir in crabmeat; simmer 15 minutes longer.