Maryland Crab Soup
Maryland crab soup is a heartwarming dish that combines sweet lump blue crab meat, fresh vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth into a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and delightful aroma. Whether you’re enjoying it on a chilly day or serving it at a summer gathering, this soup will transport you to the shores of Maryland with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh blue crab meat
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill weed
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add tomato paste: Stir in tomato paste and let cook for another minute.
- Pour in broth: Slowly add chicken broth while stirring; bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Fold in crab meat: Gently add crab meat, cayenne pepper, and dill weed; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice: Squeeze lemon juice into the pot just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg