1 c. sliced leeks
1 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 c. fresh broccoli, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 sm. bay leaf
3 c. chicken broth
1 c. half and half or lite cream
3/4 c. Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese, shredded
6 oz. crabmeat (fresh or frozen)

In 3 quart saucepan cook leeks, mushrooms, broccoli and garlic in butter until crisp-tender. Blend in flour, thyme, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Add chicken broth and cream all at once. Cook, stirring until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more, then add cheese. Stir until melted and add crabmeat. Heat thoroughly and serve. Serves 6.