Crab Bisque

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 cups seafood broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup blond roux (1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1/2 cup flour)
• 3 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup cooked corn
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 pound lump crabmeat
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley