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Maryland Crab Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 10 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

Maryland Crab Soup is a hearty, comforting soup packed with fresh vegetables, tender crab meat, and a flavorful blend of seasonings including Old Bay. This traditional Maryland recipe simmers a medley of garden vegetables and potatoes in a rich tomato and beef broth, finished with succulent crab for a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Seasonings

  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (65g) diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup (120g) sliced or diced carrots (1–2 large carrots or a handful of baby carrots)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) sliced or diced celery
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 Tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves

Liquids

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium beef broth
  • 2.5 cups (600ml) water

Vegetables and Beans

  • 2 cups (about 360g) peeled and chopped potato (Russet or Yukon Gold)
  • 1 cup (about 95g) shredded or chopped cabbage (optional)
  • 1 cup chopped green beans (frozen, canned/drained, or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup lima beans (frozen, canned/drained, or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn (frozen, canned/drained, or freshly cooked)

Seafood

  • 1 pound crab meat

Optional Garnish

  • Lemon pepper seasoning
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Sauté vegetables: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 7 minutes until the vegetables soften and release their juices.
  2. Add aromatics and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and ground mustard. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
  3. Add liquids and vegetables: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, low-sodium beef broth, and water. Add the chopped potatoes, cabbage, green beans, lima beans, sweet corn, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  4. Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, add the crab meat, cover, and let simmer gently for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to cook through.
  5. Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaves from the soup. Serve the soup warm, garnished with lemon pepper seasoning and fresh parsley if desired.
  6. Storage and reheating: Store any leftovers in a large covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To reheat, warm the soup over medium heat in a pot, adding additional broth if needed to loosen the soup as it thickens from chilling.

Notes

  • Old Bay seasoning is a classic Maryland spice blend essential to authentic flavor; adjust quantity to taste if preferred.
  • Cabbage is optional and can be omitted or substituted depending on preference.
  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor; canned or frozen crab can be used in a pinch but may affect texture.
  • The soup thickens when refrigerated; adding extra broth when reheating restores desired consistency.
  • Low-sodium broth helps control saltiness, especially when also using canned or salted ingredients.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240ml)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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