Maryland cream of crab soup, a delectable seafood delicacy, has captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts for generations. Originating from the Chesapeake Bay region, this creamy and flavorful soup is renowned for its rich, velvety texture and the harmonious blend of fresh crab meat, vegetables, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. It has become a symbol of Maryland's culinary heritage and a dish that has earned numerous awards for its exceptional taste and quality. Whether preparing it at home or savoring it at a local restaurant, this article aims to guide you through crafting the ultimate Maryland cream of crab soup that is sure to impress and delight your loved ones.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MARYLAND'S GRAND PRIZE CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE
A true Maryland specialty - Cream of Crab Soup. This comes from a Marylander who won the Grand Prize for her recipe!
Provided by Housewives of Frederick County
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring milk, half & half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil.
- When it starts to boil, make a paste (or slurry) in a separate bowl with the cornstarch and cold water. Be sure to whisk well until the paste is fully blended.
- Add the paste to the soup and bring back to a boil for 1 minute, mixing constantly.
- If the soup seems too thin, make more paste with 1 T. corn starch & 1 T. cold water. Mix into the soup and heat through again, mixing constantly.
- Keep adding the 1 tablespoon cornstarch/1 tablespoon cold water paste until your soup gets to the preferred thickness.
- Then add your crab meat.
- Adding crab meat after the cornstarch paste is so that you don't break up the delicate chunks of crab while whisking the cornstarch.
- Add fresh parsley, Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt and pepper and heat through.
- Add extra crab meat & Old Bay Seasoning based on your preferences.
- Remove from heat.
- Soup is ready to serve.
AWARD WINNING MARYLAND CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by Lsweetnell
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare the lump crab meat by gently picking pick through to remove as much cartilage as you can find. Try to preserve as much of the lumpy texture as you can. A small side bowl of room temperature water will help to get the cartilage off your fingers as you work. Discard cartilage. Set crab meat aside. Bring milk, half and half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil. Add 1/3 crab meat, fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt, and pepper. When it starts to boil, make a paste of cornstarch, and cold water, tap or otherwise, or cold chicken stock. Start by added the cornstarch to a small bowl and slowly whisking in the liquid until a paste forms. Whisk the paste into the soup to prevent lumps and whisk until the soup has thickened. If lumps do form continue whisking until they have been whisked out. Add another 1/3 of the crab meat, stirring gently to preserve the lumps of the lump crab meat, just until crab is heated through. Soup should be fairly thick. Garnish with remaining crab and a dash of remaining Old Bay.
AWARD-WINNING MARYLAND CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
This recipe is credited to Ms. Charlese Smith and is the Grand Prize Winner in the Soup Division of the 53rd Annual National Hard Crab Derby held in Crisfield, MD. It is very rich - not a diet soup!! I make this with one cup grated onion sauteed in the butter until very soft to start, before adding the milk and cream, but I didn't want to add that below as this is the original recipe.
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 1 pot soup, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring milk, half and half, and heavy whipping cream to a boil. Add crab meat, fresh parsley, Old Bay Seasoning, butter, salt and pepper. When it starts to boil, make a paste of cornstarch and water and add to thicken soup.
- To serve, sprinkle each serving with a bit of Old Bay and chopped parsley. Serve with oyster crackers and a small cream pitcher of sherry on the side for diners to add to taste. That's how we do it in Maryland!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.5, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 32.8, Cholesterol 218.8, Sodium 387.1, Carbohydrate 9.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 14.6
MY MARYLAND CREAM OF CRAB SOUP RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by Lsweetnell
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute the finely chopped onion and celery in the butter and a tablespoon of olive oil to keep the butter from burning. (You really do not want people to even know the onion and celery are there so saute the vegetables for about five minutes. Make a light roux with the butter and flour with the onions and celery. Stir continuously in a large heavy pot on low heat, until smooth and flour taste is cooked out. (about 5 minutes) Slowly add chicken stock. half and half and milk and stir slowly till thick. Temporarily remove from the heat and add salt to taste. Gently add crab meat, and cook on low heat until thoroughly heated through, but do not boil at this point. Top each bowl with a teaspoon of sherry, if you like, and a sprinkle of old bay, before serving, if desired. Soup should be thick and creamy. A big delicious crabby hug!
MARYLAND CREAM OF CRAB SOUP
Silky and sweetly delicious. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whip cream.
- Cook onion and celery in one tablespoon of butter until tender but not browned.
- Melt remaining butter in top of double boiler; add flour and blend.
- Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
- Add cooked vegetables and parsley; season to taste.
- Cook slowly until soup thickens a little; add crab meat.
- Serve in individual dishes with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 62.2, Sodium 604.3, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 8.6
MARYLAND CRAB SOUP
The is the real stuff. Genuine Maryland crab soup, direct from the Chesapeake Bay area.
Provided by Cindy Chaney
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place whole tomatoes, water, lima beans, corn, sliced carrots, chopped onion, Old Bay seasoning, and beef broth, in a 4 quart pot. Heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Bring 1 gallon water to boil. Add crab claws and boil 6 minutes. Drain crab and set aside
- Stir crabmeat (and crabs claws, if desired) into tomato and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 882.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook the crab; otherwise, it will become tough.
- If you cannot find lump crab meat, you can use backfin or claw meat instead.
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Serve the soup immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Maryland cream of crab soup is a delicious and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it thick or thin, spicy or mild, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give Maryland cream of crab soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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