Crab and Shrimp Bisque with Creamy Flavor

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh crab meat or canned
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour