How to Make Maryland Crab Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Maryland Crab Soup is a classic dish that hails from the Chesapeake Bay region, where fresh blue crabs are plentiful and prized for their sweet and succulent meat. This soup is a celebration of the bounty of the sea, featuring a medley of vegetables and seasonings that complement the star ingredient – crab.

What sets Maryland Crab Soup apart from other crab soups is its unique combination of flavors and textures. This hearty soup typically includes carrots, celery, potatoes, corn, and...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup fresh lima beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • 1 gallon water
  • 10 blue crab claws, steamed (Optional)
  • 1 pound blue crab crabmeat

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Place stewed tomatoes, 3 cups water, beef broth, lima beans, corn, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and Old Bay seasoning in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Bring 1 gallon water to a boil in a large pot. Add crab claws and boil for 6 minutes; drain.
  • Stir crabmeat and boiled crab claws into tomato and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    165 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 882mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 810mg