Crock Pot Crab Soup

I love Cream of Crab soup and this is just fabulous! Rich, simple and satisfying. The key is to use fresh Crab. This is very worthy of serving to guests as a first course.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups fresh lump crabmeat, flaked and picked (DO NOT USE CANNED!)
• 2  cups milk
• 2  cups half-and-half
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mace, ground
•  salt
•  white pepper
• 2  tablespoons dry sherry
• 1⁄2 cup  saltine crackers, crushed

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except sherry and crushed crackers in Crock Pot; stir well. Cover and cook on Low setting for 3 to 5 hours. Just before serving, stir in sherry and crumbs to thicken.
2. Garnish with Old Bay Seasoning or Paprika.