Description
Maryland crab soup is a comforting classic that combines tender lump crab meat with vibrant vegetables in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or green), diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and Old Bay seasoning; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream, warming without boiling for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice before serving hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg