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Authentic Maryland Crab Soup Recipe

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich Maryland crab soup, featuring large chunks of crab meat, carrots, and green beans.
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Make this classic, brothy Maryland Crab Soup featuring lump crab meat and Old Bay seasoning. It is a hearty, flavorful regional dish perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, plus more for garnish
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup frozen green beans
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced potato, thyme, oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning to the pot. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Add the frozen corn, green beans, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the dry sherry, if using.
  5. Gently fold in the jumbo lump crab meat. Heat through for about 3 to 5 minutes, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
  6. Taste the soup and add salt if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with an extra sprinkle of Old Bay Seasoning.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the broth with clam juice.
  • You can prepare the vegetable base (steps 1 through 3) a day ahead. Add the crab meat just before serving.
  • This recipe yields a brothy soup; for a thicker consistency, add 1/4 cup of small pasta like ditalini during the last 10 minutes of simmering.

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