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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes |
Ready In: 390 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Knowing that to violate these rules is to risk being refused service, as most of us have seen in the classic 1995 episode of Seinfeld. This is a copycat version of his Crab Bisque. From P. The Rules 1. Stand on line & have your order & money ready when you get to the counter. 2. Tell the Soup Nazi your order & pay him. 3. Move to the far left to receive your order. Ingredients:
4 lbs snow crab legs (legs) |
4 quarts water |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 1/2 stalks celery, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, quartered |
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped |
1/4 cup chopped fresh italian parsley |
2 teaspoons mustard seeds |
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento |
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper |
2 bay leaves |
1/3 cup tomato sauce |
2 tablespoons half-and-half |
1/4 cup unsalted butter |
1/4 teaspoon thyme |
1/8 teaspoon basil |
1/8 teaspoon marjoram |
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Remove crab meat from the shells and set aside.
2. Put half of the shells into a large pot with 4 quarts of water over high heat.
3. Add onion, 1 stalk of chopped celery, and garlic; bring to a boil.
4. Continue to boil for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, then strain.
5. Discard the shells, onion, celery and garlic, keeping only the stock.
6. Measure 3 quarts (12 cups) of the stock into a large cooking pot.
7. (If you don't have enough stock, add enough water to make 3 quarts).
8. Add potatoes and bring mixture to a boil.
9. Add 1/2 of the crab and remaining ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.
10. Reduce heat and simmer 4 hours, uncovered until it reduces by half and starts to thicken.
11. Add the remaining crab and simmer for another hour until the soup is thick.
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