Crockpot Crab Soup

Crockpot Crab Soup

Course :	Seafoods
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

2	cups	crabmeat -- flaked and picked
2	cups	milk
2	cups	half-and-half
3	tablespoons	butter
2	medium	lemon peel strips
1/2	teaspoon	mace -- ground
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper
2	tablespoons	dry sherry -- opt.
1/2	cup	saltine crackers

Preparation:

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. Makes about 2 quarts. Note: You may also add shrimp to this soup for variation.