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