Simple Crab Soup

Name: Simple Crab Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium red bliss or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, or as needed; Salt; 3 1/2 cups beef or vegetable stock, or as needed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or as needed; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 pound claw crab meat, picked over and any cartilage discarded; Saltines, for serving

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium red bliss or other waxy potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning, or as needed
Salt
3 1/2 cups beef or vegetable stock, or as needed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or as needed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound claw crab meat, picked over and any cartilage discarded
Saltines, for serving

Directions

1

In a large, deep pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
2

Add the potatoes and sprinkle with pepper, 2 tablespoons Old Bay and a pinch of salt.
3

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
4

Add 3 1/2 cups stock and bring to a boil.
5

Reduce to a simmer and add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, wine and tomatoes.
6

Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the flavors melded, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
7

Just before serving, add the crab and simmer just until thoroughly heated.
8

If the soup seems too thick, add more stock as desired.
9

Adjust the seasonings, adding salt, lemon or Old Bay to taste.
10

Serve hot, with crackers.