CREAM OF CRAB SOUP


ingredients

1/2 lb. butter
1 c. flour
1 c. shredded carrots
2 qt. heavy whipping cream
2 qt. half and half
1/4 c. Rose wine
2 lb. crabmeat (for a large group)

preparation

Make roux with butter and flour. Saute carrots in butter while making roux. Pour roux and carrots in a large pot on medium heat. Add 2 quarts of whipping cream one at a time, stirring continuously. Add half and half. Stir in crabmeat and continue stirring until smooth and creamy. Add Rose and stir. Serve.