This nostalgic Maryland Crab Soup showcases sweet claw meat in a surprisingly simple preparation that lets the delicate flavor shine. Fresh tomatoes, sweet corn and rich butter create a delicate broth that's completed with a splash of milk. The charming instruction to bring to a boil but do not boil" highlights the care needed to preserve the crab's tender texture. A taste of Chesapeake tradition that's elegant enough for company yet simple enough for weeknight dinners."
Ingredients
1 28-oz. can tomatoes or 4 or 5 fresh tomatoes* 1 17-oz. can corn or 3 ears* 1/4 lb. butter 1 lb. claw crab meat 1 bunch parsley 1 qt. milk *If fresh vegetables are used, use 1 qt. water to cook them
Directions
Put tomatoes on to boil about 10 minutes, then add corn and cook about 10 minutes more. Add crab meat and butter and cook about 10 minutes more. Add chopped parsley and milk and bring to boil. Do not boil. Huh????🤪 Serve.
Servings\Yield
Makes 8-10 cups of crab soup.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cup, based on 8 servings) - Calories: 240; Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 80mg; Sodium: 480mg; Total Carbohydrates: 17g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 7g); Protein: 14g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
The instructions say to bring it to a boil but do not boil! I am assuming that this means once you first see it boiling to take it off the heat.
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