In large saucepan, SAUTE onion and celery in butter until transparent.
BLEND in flour, salt, paprika and tabasco.
ADD bay leaf and half of milk; COOK until thick.
ADD cheese and STIR until melted; *SEE NOTE.
ADD rest of milk gradually, STIRRING.
REMOVE bay leaf; ADD crab meat; KEEP warm; *SEE NOTE.
Recipe may be made through step 4 in advance; store in refrigerator and reheat to continue with step 5. Bisque may be served without crab meat if shellfish allergy is a problem.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 700 Calories; 39g Fat (51.2% calories from fat); 66g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 311mg Cholesterol; 1571mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 8 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 6 Fat.