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Crab Bisque

2/3 Gallons of Clam or Fish Stock Base:
- 1 Quart of Heavy Cream
- 1 Gallon of Crab or Clam Broth/Stock
Marinara Sauce:
- 2 cups of Tomato Paste
- 1/4 cup Red Wine
- 1 Tbs. Garlic
- 1 Tbs. Italian Seasoning
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
- 1 Bay Leaf
Roux:
- 1/4 Cup of Chopped Garlic
- 2 each yellow onions 1 lb. of Butter
- 1 lb. Flour
- 1 cup Brandy
- 1 cup Sherry
- 1 Tbs. Basil
- 2 Tbs. Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tbs. Black Pepper
- 2 ea. Bay Leaf
- 1 Tbs. Thyme
- 2 each bouillon cubes
- 1 1/2 lb. Crab Meat, preferably Dungeness
Step 1
Make the Marinara Sauce and simmer for thirty minutes.
Step 2
In large stock pot, bring fish stock and cream to a biol.
Step 3
In a heavy sauce pan saute onions and garlic in butter until soft, add
flour and cook until it has a light golden brown color with a "nutty
flavor".
Add the hot stock and mix with a hand blender until smooth. Continue
to cook over low heat.
Step 4
Add the Marinara Sauce to the Roux (stock and flour mixture) then add
the herbs, spices, and bouillon cubes mixture. Continue to cook over
low heat.
Step 5
In a small sauce pan "burn off" the alcohol from the sherry
and brandy. Add to stock.
Step 6
Simmer for thirty more minutes. Add the crab and remove from the heat.
