Crab Shrimp Seafood Bisque My Creamy Coastal Comfort

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup / 130g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup / 100g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry sherry or dry white wine
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) fish stock or seafood stock
• 1 (14.5 ounce / 411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound (450g) cooked crab meat, picked over for shells
• 1 pound (450g) peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)