Cajun Corn and Crab Soup + Bayou Boogie

After a week of temps in the 80's, we woke up to to near freezing temps this morning,  here in Cajun country. Thankfully, it's only going to last a day or two.  So I wanted to make a big pot of soup to warm up. Here's a Cajun favorite that is out of this world and just wonderful on a chilly day. It's rich and creamy flavors combine to make this dish sinfully delicious and will have you going back for more! Cest bon, cher! And so easy, too! Enjoy! Bon appetit!

Cajun Corn and Crab Soup

1 lb. lump crab meat, picked over

1 cup cooked ham, cubed

1 stick butter

1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, diced
1 or 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can cream style corn

2 cans cream of mushroom, with roasted garlic, soup
1 soup can milk

1 pint half and half
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs. Cajun seasoning

Few good shakes of Tabasco sauce

1/2 cup dry sherry
Salt to taste
 

In large pot, saute onion, bell pepper, celery, and ham, in butter for about 10 minutes. Add soups and corn and stir and heat on low, until bubbly. Add the half and half, milk, crab, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, parsley, and sherry. Stir to mix well.  Cover and simmer for 15 to 20  minutes, stirring occasionally. And don't skimp on the hot sauce! 
Serves 8  Serve with a big tossed salad and hot crusty rolls for a delightful meal!

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Bayou Boogie

My favorite part of Thanksgiving is dancing off all the calories to a little bayou boogie. Here are a few pics that I took at the Blue Moon Saloon and Guest House, one of my favorite haunts. 

The Blue Moon is well known as a live music and dance venue and is where visitors and locals alike, love to go to pass a good time. It is also a guest house and has rooms available to rent.

The dance floor is on the back porch, which they closed in, due to noise complaints from the neighbors. It is a rustic sort of place, (no air conditioning), with many interesting and vintage signs.

The restrooms are small, one person at a time, types, and the sink to wash your hands is unisex and located on the side. But you meet the nicest people in the long line.

Ryan Brunet and Les Malfacteurs were rockin' the crowd and there was a whole lotta dancing going on! I took this little clip and would like to dedicate it to all of  mon cher amis.  This one's for ya'll Let the good times roll! Oh, the life of a Cajun is so much fun!

Ryan Brunet and Les Malfacteurs

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are having a fun and fabulous weekend!

Merci beaucoup for stopping by!