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Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.","group":"Prep","title":"In a large stockpot, melt the butter","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour in the beef stock and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Stir in the Old Bay seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the beef stock and diced tomatoes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed potatoes and cut green beans. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the corn and lima beans. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the corn and lima beans","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Gently fold in the lump crab meat. Be careful not to break up the lumps too much. Simmer for 5 more minutes just until the crab is heated through. Taste and add more Old Bay if a spicier kick is desired.","group":"Finishing","title":"Gently fold in the lump crab meat","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use fresh lump crab meat rather than canned. If you prefer a thinner soup, add a bit more beef stock. This soup is even better the next day as the flavors meld.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Maryland"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["stockpot","chef's knife","cutting board","wooden spoon"],"diet":["high_protein","pescatarian"],"allergens":["shellfish","celery"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":3.5,"unit":"l","note":"approximate total volume"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare the soup through step 4 and refrigerate. Add the crab meat and finish heating just before serving to maintain the texture of the crab."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat to avoid overcooking the crab meat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmaryland_crab_soup_f8d593b25c%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bf162056-6780-488f-bdfe-3d422b5de631","imageAlt":"Maryland Crab Soup — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["seafood","crab","maryland","traditional","savory","old bay","tomato based"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Maryland Crab Soup","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T20:05:37.314Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T20:05:37.314Z","related":[{"id":"split_pea_soup_2e9ce58c47","slug":"american-split-pea-soup","title":"American Split Pea Soup","description":"A comforting, thick, and smoky classic American soup featuring tender split peas, aromatic vegetables, and flavorful ham hock.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":90,"totalMinutes":105,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsplit_pea_soup_2e9ce58c47%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b9f10b27-2f27-4895-aa38-07951db85a5f","imageAlt":"American Split Pea Soup — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","split peas","smoky","high protein","winter soup","hearty"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"turtle_soup_e784e687fe","slug":"american-turtle-soup","title":"American Turtle Soup","description":"A classic, hearty, and sophisticated Creole-style soup featuring tender turtle meat, a rich dark roux, and bright notes of lemon and sherry.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":90,"totalMinutes":120,"activeMinutes":45},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Cajun","Creole"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fturtle_soup_e784e687fe%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=31b19ded-cb54-4cf2-82ec-df6df325a132","imageAlt":"American Turtle Soup — recipe cover","tags":["turtle","soup","creole","louisiana","classic","exotic","high protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"beef_barley_soup_faccb6968c","slug":"beef-barley-soup","title":"Beef Barley Soup","description":"A hearty, comforting American classic featuring tender beef, earthy pearl barley, and a medley of garden vegetables in a rich, savory broth.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":90,"totalMinutes":105,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeef_barley_soup_faccb6968c%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c55088bc-605e-41c7-8f8e-a88020f471aa","imageAlt":"Beef Barley Soup — recipe cover","tags":["beef","barley","soup","stew","hearty","comfort food","healthy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":6}]}