Crawfish Bisque

Ingredients

1/2 cup corn oil or 1/2 cup bacon fat

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 large onion, peeled and chopped

1 -2 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped

1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped

4 scallions, white and green parts chopped seperately

1 quart water

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

8 allspice berries

3 cloves

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 lbs uncooked crayfish tails, with fat if available

hot freshly cooked rice

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