We just returned from a wonderful cruise to Alaska on the Norwegian Bliss. One of our excursions was going out on the Aleutian Ballard, as seen on Discovery Channel’s – The Deadliest Catch. It was not what you think, we were not on rough seas hauling in crab pots. What we did experience was a wonderful trip that showed us exactly how they catch crabs, eels, rock fish, haddock, prawns and other fish from the Alaskan waters. Our guides were experienced captains and crew members from the show. It was an extremely informative day on an unusually warm day in Ketchikan, Alaska. I thought this was the perfect recipe to post after our wonderful trip north.
Alaska Inspired Crab Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon grated oniion
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, minced
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- salt, to taste
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 3/4 cups half and half
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 1 cup hot cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion and saute until transparent. Add the tomatoes, mushrooms and chives. Cook for an additional 2 - 3 minutes, stir frequently. Add the half and half. bring to a boil. Add the crab meat and brandy, heat through. Season with salt and cayenne and cook an additional minute. Place 1/4 cup of hot cooked rice in the each of 4 soup bowls. Ladle the soup over the rice. Garnish with parsley.