Crab and Brie Soup
INGREDIENTS
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Serves 6-8
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4 Tbsp butter (to begin)
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1 3/4 pounds blue crabs (about 4 good sized crabs)needed for the stock
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1 medium onion, rough chopped
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1 medium carrot, peeled and rough chopped
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3 ribs of celery, rough chopped
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1 large clove of garlic, chopped
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2 bay leaves
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1/4 cup brandy
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1 cup dry white wine
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2 quarts water
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1 quart heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup butter (later on)
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3/4 cup all purpose flour
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8 oz Brie cheese, rind removed
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2 tsp table salt
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1/8 tsp white pepper
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1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
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optional garnish - sliced green onions
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