Maryland Crab Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or seafood broth
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup fresh lima beans (shelled) or frozen
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium carrot, diced (about ½ cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1½ cups)
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or unsalted butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, checked for shells
• Chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)