So, I had about 7 crabs left over after we had our first and last crabs of the summer season. Here in Maryland enjoying crabs and beer in the summer is not only a tradition it’s also a must – at least a few times a month, so we are very behind this year. Anyway, so, 7 crabs left over. What to do with them? Try my hand at homemade Maryland Crab Soup? Why not!?

 

I found lots of recipes that just didn’t look right to me, so I called my mother in law and combined hers with some I found and it turned out AMAZING! Even my daughter, who is very picky, LOVED it. Give it a try! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 7 left over Maryland Blue Crabs (Steamed)
• 1 lb. Claw Crab Meat (Purchased)
• 2 14.5oz cans Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes
• 2 cups cubed Potatoes
• 2.5 cups 100% Beef Broth
• 3 cups Water
• 3 cups Frozen Vegetables
• 1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Garlic Clove (1 tsp minced)
• 2 TBSP Old Bay (or more – to taste)

 

-Remove the claws, rinse them off, and set them to the side

-Pick the crab meat from the remaining crabs

-Add all ingredients to the pot, including the claws you have set to the side

-Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for as long as you can – I let mine simmer for about three hours and it was delicious.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!