Crab Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 large onions
• 2 carrots
• 8 celery ribs
• 1/2 lb butter
• 1 cup flour
• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 cup crab base
• 2 tablespoons chicken base
• 32 ounces potatoes, cubed (about 3/8-inch)
• 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 quarts heavy cream
• 2 lbs crabmeat

• 3 (15 ounce) cans creamed corn
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 1 tablespoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Chop onions, carrots, and celery fine in food processor.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a heavy stock pot and add chopped vegetables.

3. 3

   Sweat for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add water, Crab base, chicken base, cubed potatoes, garlic, and thyme.

6. 6

   Simmer for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Add cream, crab meat, and creamed corn.

8. 8

   Heat for 30 minutes, but do not let it boil.

9. 9

   Add remaining ingredients.