Maryland Crab Soup 🦀

To some, the thought of making Maryland Crab Soup seams intimidating.  I used to think so too, but as a natural born amd raised Marylander I figured I'd better figure it out!  It took me a few times to perfect my own recipe but I realized all I really needed to make such a comforting bowl of goodness is crab meat and a special ingredient you can bet to find in every Marylander's kitchen, Old Bay!  Old Bay is the Holy Grail of seafood here on the East Coast.  We even use it on corn on the cob, sometimes in pasta salad, and even on grilled chicken!  If you haven't tried it, sometimes less is more until you're used to it! 

So are you ready for a simple recipe for the best crab soup? 

🦀 Maryland Crab Soup 🦀

*1 can of crab meat (I use claw meat when it's on sale so I don't have to pick through it)

*1 cup (3 or 4 good sized) potatoes, peeled and chopped

*1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, green beans)

*2 cans beef broth

*1 large can crushed tomatoes

*Salt and pepper...to taste. 

*Old Bay...to taste.  

*Hot sauce (if you like heat)

1. In a large soup pot, add potatoes, frozen mixed veggies, crab meat, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes.  

2.  Add some salt, pepper,  Old Bay, and a few shakes of hot sauce (keep handy to add more to your individual bowl!) 

3. Bring to boil and continue to boil for 20 mins.  Lower heat and simmer for 45-60 mins.  

I serve mine with plain old biscuits and butter.  

 

Sometimes this soup is even better the second day so don't count out the leftovers!  Leave me a comment if you're tried this recipe and let me know if you liked it!