Cooking : Broccoli Crab Bisque

Ingredients
1 cup sliced leeks, white part only
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Directions
In a large saucepan, saute leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until tender. Add flour, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; mix well. Stir in the broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add the cheese and crab; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.