Maryland Crab Vegetable Soup (Printer-Friendly)

Hearty Maryland crab and vegetable soup with potatoes, green beans, corn, and a touch of lemon.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb lump crab meat

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
03 - 1 cup baby carrots, chopped
04 - 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1-inch pieces)
07 - 1 cup frozen corn kernels
08 - 1/2 cup frozen green lima beans
09 - 12 oz frozen green beans

→ Pantry

10 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
12 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - 28 oz crushed tomatoes
14 - 4 cups beef broth, low sodium
15 - 2 cups water
16 - 2 bay leaves
17 - Juice of 1/2 lemon, freshly squeezed
18 - Salt, to taste
19 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional

20 - Oyster crackers, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add diced onion, baby carrots, and celery. Cook gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to soften and develop sweetness.
02 - Incorporate minced garlic and Old Bay seasoning into the pot. Stir and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant, adding a little more oil if necessary to prevent sticking.
03 - Add beef broth, water, crushed tomatoes, cubed potatoes, corn, lima beans, green beans, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
04 - After the initial simmer, gently fold lump crab meat into the soup. Continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and carrots are tender and flavors are melded.
05 - Remove bay leaves, then stir in fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with optional oyster crackers if desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allowing the soup to rest for 10 minutes before serving enhances the flavors.
02 - Check crab meat carefully for shells to ensure a pleasant eating experience.
03 - Frozen vegetables can be substituted with fresh; adjust cooking time accordingly.

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