MARYLAND CRAB SOUP

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Growing up in Maryland I was always around seafood. Taught by my grandma, who was a wonderful cook in her own right! It was not till later in my life that I perfected this wonderful tasting crab soup! Loaded with vegetables and crab meat, perfect for a cold day. My teenage daughter absolutely loves it. There are many wonderful...

Provided by Lisa Fritz

Categories     Soups

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped celery
3/4 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp extra vinger olive oil
2 Tbsp old bay seasoning
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
5 c water
1 qt chicken broth
28 oz diced tomatoes with juices
2 c frozen cut green beans
2 c frozen corn, white and yellow mixed
2 c frozen baby lima beans
3 c cubed red potatoes
1 1/2 lb crab meat, backfin
1 1/2 Tbsp sea salt
1 1/2 Tbsp pepper
PERFECT WITH CORNBREAD OR CHEESE BISCUTS

Steps:

  • 1. In a large soup pot, saute onions, celery and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Add old bay and worcestershire sauce.
  • 3. Add vegetables and stir until coated.
  • 4. Add all other ingredients except the crab.
  • 5. Simmer over medium heat for about an hour and 15 minutes or till potatoes are soft. Stirring occasionally.
  • 6. Empty crab meat in a bowl, pick through and remove any shells found.
  • 7. Stir in crab meat and simmer for additional 10 minutes.

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