Louisiana Crab and Brie Soup Recipe | Explore Louisiana

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh Louisiana blue crabs
• 2 ounces olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 1 pod garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 ounces brandy
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 quarts of water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 quarts heavy whipping cream
• 8 ounces Brie cheese
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound picked jumbo Louisiana lump crabmeat