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Crab and Wild Chanterelle Chowder

Chanterelles are considered by many to be the "Queen of the Forest." Their flavor goes wonderfully in soups and sauces - and their firm texture keeps them from falling apart during cooking. They have a mild flavor, vaguely reminiscent of apricots, and they blend superbly with crab. This chowder also makes a wonderful luncheon when served with a baguette, hard cheese, and fresh fruit.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons arrowroot

2 Russet potatoes, diced into ½ inch cubes

1 teaspoon Sea salt, to taste

4 cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

½ cup yellow onion, diced into small pieces

¼ cup celery, minced

¼ cup leeks, chopped

2 teaspoons dry sherry

1 pound fresh Chanterelle mushrooms, coarsely chopped

10 ounces of lump crabmeat



Preparation:

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the garlic, onion, celery, leeks and mushrooms in butter until the onion is translucent. Add the sherry and cook for 2 minutes longer.

Add the chicken stock, raise the heat to medium high and bring to a low boil. Blend the arrowroot with enough cold water to form a thick slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the stock while whisking gently, and return to a boil until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.

Add the potatoes to the stock and again bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender. This should take between 20 and 30 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper and cream and return to a boil briefly. Remove from heat.

Divide the crabmeat into 8 heated bowls, then add the hot soup and serve.


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