I was married in the 1950's and that was and is a very popular "Crab
Bisque" recipe served at bridal lucheons in the south. We couldn't get
fresh crab so we used Geisha brand canned crab. We used cream of green
pea soup. It is well liked where ever it is served. If you have tried
it and object to using canned soup- you could make your own cream soups
and it would be very delicious. Paula Deen lives where fresh crab is
easily obtained and not very expensive...so that would explain the fresh
crab.