Crab Stew

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I live on an island in florida and have a lot of fresh crabmeat in the summer. this is one of my families favorite soups. its creamy and spicy and definitely not low calorie. i have never tried it but i think it would be good with shrimp too.

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Steps

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Cook vegetables in butter until soft.

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Add flour.

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Cook roux 3 minutes , stirring constantly.

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Add all remaining ingredients except crab.

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Simmer gently 10 minutes or until thick.

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Add crab.

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Cook one minute more and serve.

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Ingredients

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carrot, celery, onion, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, half-and-half, bay leaf, pepper, salt, cayenne, old bay seasoning, worcestershire sauce, crabmeat