Crab and Asparagus Soup

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups chopped sweet onion
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2 medium red potatoes, cubed
• 8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 can (6-1/2 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
• Optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley and cracked pepper