Crab & Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups crabmeat, shell & cartilage removed
• chopped  chives, for decoration
• Old Bay Seasoning

Directions

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   In a saucepan melt the butter and blend in the salt, pepper, & flour. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the cheese, stirring over low heat until the cheese has melted. Add the crabmeat and heat very slowly. Garnish with the chives and the Old Bay seasoning to taste.