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Ingredients

• 3 leeks, trimmed of rough tops and roots
• 2 small to medium size carrots
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 6 slices lean, smoky, good quality bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 small ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper
• 3 medium starchy potatoes, such as Idaho, peeled
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 shot good quality dry sherry (a couple of large splashes)
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 3-4 cups half-and-half or heavy cream
• 1/2 pound lump crab meat
• 1/2 tablespoon seafood seasoning (half a palmful), such as Old Bay brand
• Hot sauce to taste (optional)
• A handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• Crusty bread, for dunking and mopping up the sauce

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