Crab and Mushroom Chowder

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Chicken broth or Homemade Chicken Stock 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup diced peeled red potato 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped carrot 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/3 cups whole milk, divided 6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons dry sherry or water 1 tablespoon cornstarch Salt and white pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine stock, vegetables, thyme, tomato paste, and soy sauce in crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours, adding 1 cup milk and crabmeat during last 30 minutes. Stir in combined remaining 1/3 cup milk, sherry, and cornstarch, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.