*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Corn, Crab, and Basil Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4   c            Olive oil
   1       lg           Yellow onion(s), peeled
                        Finely chopped
   1       lg           Potato, peeled
                        Finely chopped
   1       lg           Garlic clove(s)
                        Peeled and minced
   1       md           Bay leaf
   4       c            Corn kernels
                        (abt 6 ears or corn)
     1/4   c            Basil leaves, shredded
   4       c            Chicken stock
     1/2   c            Dry white wine
                        Or vermouth
   1       lb           Lump crabmeat
   1       c            Heavy cream
     1/4   ts           Salt
     1/4   ts           White pepper

  Heat the over medium-high heat in a large, heavy stockpot. Add the
  onion, potato, garlic, and bay leaf and saute for 5 min or until
  onion becomes translucent. Add the corn, basil, chicken stock, and
  white wine, and bring to a rolling boil. Cook for 10 min, stirring
  occasionally. Add the crabmeat, heavy cram, salt and pepper, and
  continue cooking over high heat for 10 min more, stirring to prevent
  the soup from sticking to the pan. Remove the pan from the heat,
  adjust the seasonings to taste, and serve.


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