Maryland Blue Crab Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-26 · Updated 2026-03-26

A rich and creamy soup infused with fresh blue crab meat, tomatoes, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs crab meat, tomatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz crab meat
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sherry
• 1 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, sauté 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup diced celery, and 1 cup diced carrots over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 cups chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning, and 1 tsp salt. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz crab meat, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1/4 cup sherry. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until the soup thickens and the crab is heated through.
4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately, garnished with a drizzle of sherry and a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning.