"How about this for a luxurious and lovely starter using Louisiana crabs? The Louisiana Crab and Brie soup is simple but absolutely sumptuous by the spoonful!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 lbs. fresh Louisiana blue crabs
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2 oz. olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion (diced)
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1 medium carrot (diced)
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3 ribs celery (diced)
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1 pod garlic (minced)
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2 bay leaves
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2 oz. brandy
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1 cup white wine
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2 quarts of water
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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3/4 cup flour
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2 quarts heavy whipping cream
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8 oz. Brie cheese
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1 tsp. white pepper
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1 tsp. cayenne pepper
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1 tsp. salt
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1 lb. picked jumbo Louisiana lump crab meat