Indulge in My Simmered Crab Creamy Bisque Delight

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) crab shells
• 4 cups (950 ml) water
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1 cup (150 g) lump crab meat, cooked and picked clean
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh chives or parsley for garnish