Chesapeake Bay Maryland Crab Soup Recipe

Name: Chesapeake Bay Maryland Crab Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. beef neck bones; 2 cans okra; 4 cans lima beans; 1 1/2 to 2 lb. string beans; 1 large onion; 4 large carrots; 4 cans corn; 48 oz. tomato sauce; 2 to 4 Tbsp. mustard; 20 drops Tabasco sauce; 3 c. vinegar; 4 heaping Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning; 6 dashes red pepper; 5 tsp. salt; 2 to 2 1/2 doz. steamed crabs; 4 medium potatoes; 4 stalks celery; 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed; 4 cans green peas; 4 cans tomatoes

Servings: persons

3 lb. beef neck bones
2 cans okra
4 cans lima beans
1 1/2 to 2 lb. string beans
1 large onion
4 large carrots
4 cans corn
48 oz. tomato sauce
2 to 4 Tbsp. mustard
20 drops Tabasco sauce
3 c. vinegar
4 heaping Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
6 dashes red pepper
5 tsp. salt
2 to 2 1/2 doz. steamed crabs
4 medium potatoes
4 stalks celery
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
4 cans green peas
4 cans tomatoes

1
Put 8 quarts of water in 24-quart canning pot and start cooking neck bones for approximately 2 hours.
2
Remove bones, return meat to stock and add steamed crabs that have had the outer shell removed and that have been cleaned and split in half and then split again across the middle, crack claws.
3
Dice potatoes, slice carrots, onions, celery and break beans and add to pot.
4
Cook 2 hours and then add rest of vegetables and seasonings.
5
Continue to simmer for 1 hour.
6
Makes approximately 6 gallons.

2452

kcal

Calories

Fat

304

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb. beef neck bones, 2 cans okra, 4 cans lima beans, 1 1/2 to 2 lb. string beans, and more.

Yes, Chesapeake Bay Maryland Crab Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chesapeake Bay Maryland Crab Soup

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