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Authentic Maryland Crab Soup with Jumbo Lump Crab Meat

Close-up of a bowl of rich, red maryland crab soup filled with chunks of potato, corn, and visible flakes of crab meat.
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Make a classic Chesapeake Bay comfort food with this authentic Maryland Crab Soup recipe. This savory, brothy soup features fresh vegetables, potatoes, corn, and generous amounts of lump crab meat seasoned perfectly with Old Bay.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning, plus more for serving
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and corn to the pot. Stir for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Add the thyme, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, Old Bay Seasoning, and bay leaf.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the dry sherry, if using.
  6. Gently fold in the jumbo lump crab meat. Heat the soup through for about 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or Old Bay if needed.
  8. Serve the **Best Maryland Crab Soup** hot, garnished with extra Old Bay Seasoning.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use quality seafood broth instead of vegetable or chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash a few of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot before adding the crab meat.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day, making it great for meal prep.

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