Crab & Shrimp Chili (Spicy)

I put this recipe together while trying to find something to fix on a Friday during Lent. It is a tomato based chili with imitation crab and shrimp. Has some heat to it, but not too spicy for my taste because I don't like food so overly spicy you can't taste any of the other flavors. It is fairly simple to put together too. You can serve it with rice if you like or just alone with some crusty bread on the side and a salad.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 28  ounces diced tomatoes (use pre-seasoned ones)
• 10 1⁄2 ounces  cream of mushroom soup
• 8  ounces  imitation crabmeat (flaked)
• 8  ounces  pre-cooked shrimp (deveined and tails removed)
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1  small onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons  cajun seasoning
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  blackening seasoning (I used Old Bay)
• 3  dashes thyme

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2. Turn heat to low and let simmer for at least a half hour before serving.
3. You can leave it on a low heat setting for several hours if needed.
4. Serve alone or mixed with rice.