Crab Bisque

Put in deep pan
2 T butter
1 t chopped onion
1 sprig parsley
Cook until onion is yellow. Add
1 ½ c shite crab meat
Cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in
2 T flour
1 T tomato paste
Add 2 c chicken stock. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove the parsley. Add 2 c thin cream or half and half. Heat but do not boil. Season with salt and cayenne. Add a dash of dry sherry to the bowl. Serves six.