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Authentic Maryland Crab Soup Recipe

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, tomato-based maryland crab soup featuring chunks of potato, corn, and shredded crab meat.
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Make a classic, savory, tomato-based Maryland Crab Soup featuring lump blue crab meat and Old Bay seasoning. This recipe delivers the true taste of the Chesapeake Bay.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 pound lump blue crab meat, picked over for shells

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and green pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the thyme, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Whisk in the flour until fully incorporated, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth, ensuring no lumps remain.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add the diced potatoes and frozen corn. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  7. Gently fold in the lump blue crab meat during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Heat through but avoid overcooking the crab.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve this hearty vegetable and crab soup hot.

Notes

  • For the most authentic Chesapeake Bay flavor, use high-quality lump crab meat.
  • You can prepare this savory tomato based soup ahead of time; the flavors deepen overnight. Reheat gently.
  • If you prefer a slightly thicker soup, simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.

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