How to Make Maryland Crab Soup ~ Crabmeat Recipe

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is lower in calories, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is healthier, while water is a cost-effective base.

In a soup pan on medium heat add olive oil, onions, celery, carrots, minced garlic and salt and black pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, juice of baby clams, Worcestershire sauce and Old Bay Seasoning (add a little at a time). Stir and turn up heat to bring up to a simmer.

Add chicken broth, corn, lima beans and bay leaf. Bring up to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Add potatoes, baby clams and crabmeat. Give soup a stir and bring back up to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Add a handful of fresh chopped parsley at the end, stir and serve.

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