Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Soup
Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Soup is a robust, tomato-based broth layered with Old Bay warmth, sweet pops of corn, and earthy lima beans, all studded with tender blue crab. The balance of peppery spice and briny seafood makes it a comforting bowl for cool evenings or casual gatherings. Serve it as a hearty starter or a light dinner with crusty bread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Add stewed tomatoes, 3 cups water, beef broth, lima beans, corn, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and Old Bay seasoning to a 4-quart pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- 3
Bring 1 gallon water to a boil in a large pot. Add the crab claws and boil for 6 minutes; drain.
- 4
Stir the crabmeat and the boiled crab claws into the tomato and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.
- Calories 111.97 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.31 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 52.65 mg Moderate
- Sodium 572.97 mg High
- Fiber 2.88 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.83 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.16 g Moderate
- Calcium 96.16 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.76 mg Good Source
- Potassium 328.96 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.4 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
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About This Recipe
Chesapeake Style Maryland Crab Soup is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Crab Claw, Diced Onion, and Lima Beans. Each serving provides about 111.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Crab Claw, Diced Onion, Lima Beans, Lump Crabmeat. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 111.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chesapeake-Style Maryland Crab Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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