THE SOUP NAZI'S CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• Remove all crabmeat from shells and set aside. Discard 1/2 of shells and put remainder into large pot with water and chicken broth over high heat. Add onion, 2/3 of chopped celery, and the garlic, then bring the mixture to a boil. Continue to boil for 1 hr, stirring occasionally, then strain the broth. Discard the shells, onion, celery, and garlic, keeping only broth. Measure 3 qts of broth into lg saucepan or pot. Add water if there's not enough broth to measure 3 qts. Add potatoes and bring mixture to boil, then add one half of crabmeat and all remaining ingredients, including remainder of chopped celery, to saucepan and bring mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 4 hours or until soup reduces by about half and starts to thicken. Add remaining crabmeat and simmer for another hour or until soup is very thick. Refrigerate overnight. It's better the next day. Remove bay leaf before serving. Serves 4 to 6.