Dungeness Crab Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 Dungeness crabs 1 to 1 1/2 lb. each, cooked
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion small, chopped
• 1 carrot peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes fresh or canned
• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon chopped, optional
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3 cups bottled clam juice
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• brandy
• 1 tablespoon cognac
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• freshly ground pepper Salt and, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories : 870 calories
• Carbohydrate : 91 grams
• Cholesterol : 90 milligrams
• Fat : 39 grams
• Fiber : 2 grams
• Protein : 23 grams
• SaturatedFat : 17 grams
• Sodium : 1330 milligrams
• Sugar : 20 grams