The traditional tomato-based
crab soup of the Northeast with chunks of tomato, sweet corn
and onions.
Maryland
Crab Soup
1 (28-ounce) can whole
tomatoes, cut into small pieces
5 cups water
2 teaspoons beef base or bouillon granules
1 cup frozen lima beans
1 cup frozen baby carrots or sliced carrots
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 tablespoons instant chopped onions
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
1 pound backfin blue crab meat, picked over
- Place all ingredients except crab meat
in 4-quart saucepan. Heat to boil, cover and boil 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add crab meat, cover
and simmer 10 minutes
Makes 6 servings.