Crab Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pinch Crushed red pepper
• 1 Small onion, finely diced
• 2 Leeks, white/green parts only, well-washed, sliced thinly then chopped
• 2 Stalks celery with leaves, finely diced
• 1 Small fennel bulb, cored and finely diced
• 2 Cloves plump garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Green bell pepper, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Each: ground coriander and ground cumin
• 1 Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 cups Clam juice, bottled or fish stock
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Water
• 2 cups White beans, cooked (Northern or Cannellini)
• 1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cooked lump crab meat (picked over) or 2 6-ounce cans of crab, drained/rinsed
• 3 tablespoons Each: Minced green onion, green bell pepper, cilantro-for garnish (toss together)
• 2 ounces Extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated--for garnish