Maryland Cream Of Crab Recipe
Make Maryland Cream Of Crab Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Crab
Method
Preparation of Soup Base
- 1
- 2
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Incorporate Flour
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables. Stir well and cook for about 2-3 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- 4
Add Broth
Gradually pour in the chicken broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 5
Stir in Cream
Once the soup base is boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Mix well.
- 6
Season the Soup
Add Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste. Allow the soup to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Adding Crab
- 7
Fold in Crab Meat
Gently fold in the lump crab meat into the soup, being careful not to break up the chunks too much.
- 8
Garnish
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top of the soup for garnish.
Serving
- 9
Serve Hot
Ladle the Maryland cream of crab soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious homemade soup!
