Salmon Bisque

Directions

1. In 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot butter, cook onion and celery until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and paprika until blended; cook 1 minute. Stir in water, bouillon, salt and dill; over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in salmon.
2. In blender at high speed, blend salmon mixture until very smooth. Return blended salmon mixture to same saucepan; stir in half and half and sherry. Over medium heat, heat bisque until hot, stirring frequently.