CRAB  SOUP

I took ingredients from 2 different recipes to make my own.  Instead of real crab I used imitation crab meat. One pound made a lot so 8 oz. would probably be sufficient.  Just give it a rough chop.

5 Tbsp. Flour
8 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine(divided)
1 Cup Green or Red Pepper, diced
1 Cup Onion, minced
1 Rib Celery, Minced
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
3 Cups Milk
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1 Bay Leaf
Pinch Old Bay Seasoning
1/8 Tsp. Thyme
1/4 Tsp. Pepper

Saute onions, celery and pepper in 4 Tbsp. butter until soft then add garlic and saute a few more minutes.
Combine milk, cream and herbs in a sauce pan and heat until almost boiling.
In Dutch oven melt 4 Tbsp, butter, whisk in flour.  Slowing whisk in milk mixture to make a roux.  Add crab meat and sherry.  Stir in vegetables.  Simmer for about 10 minutes.