Feast of the Seven Fishes Dish 5: Crab and Corn Soup

I always like to include a soup for my feast. This classic soup is a great addition to any dinner. It gives the diner a smaller but no less tasteful course.

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup onions, finely chopped

1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

2 cups shrimp or seafood stock

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1 cup whole-kernel corn

1 pound crabmeat, picked over for shells

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon green onions, chopped

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, peppers, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Add the stock, wine and thyme; bring to a boil. In a skillet, combine the oil and flour, stirring occasionally, to make a blond roux. Add the roux to the mixture in the saucepan and blend well. Reduce heat to medium. Slowly add the cream in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Add the salt, pepper sauce and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add crabmeat, parsley and green onions; cook until soup is well heated, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Enjoy!!!

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