The Best Shrimp and Blue Crab Chowder

• 1 lb. md. fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb. fresh (or canned) blue crabmeat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 bottle clam juice
• 3 red potatoes, peeled and diced, can use up to 5
• 1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tsp. of hot sauce
• 2 cans shrimp bisque mixed with half and half

1. Saute onion, garlic, and celery in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
3. Stir in broth and next 5 ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
5. Add shrimp bisque mixed with half and half and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in shrimp and crabmeat.
7. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.

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Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/22180 (may not work)