Aunt Marie's Crab Vermouth

Aunt Marie's Crab Vermouth - an elegant first course.

2 large crabs, cleaned and cracked
1/2 cub butter
1 cup dry vermouth
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped parley
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar

Melt butter. Gradually add vermouth and broth. Add parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.


Add 2 large crabs, cleaned and cracked. Cover and heat for 10 more minutes. Add another 1/4 cup of vermouth and heat.

Ladle broth and crab into individual bowls and serve with crusty, warmed sourdough bread.

Cheese and fruit is a nice accompaniment.

Serve hot towels for hands.