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Eastern Shore Crab Soup
Servings: 8  
 


Eastern Shore Crab Soup  

Almost every locale around the Chesapeake Bay has its own interpretation of crab soup. In John Shield's version, he substitutes okra and rice for the more commonly used ham. Okra gives off a satiny film when cooked, helping to thicken the soup.
 
 

 

INGREDIENTS

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 pound okra, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 quarts fish stock (substitute with vegetable broth if needed)
4 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced (or 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 pound claw or other crabmeat, picked through to remove shells
  Salt and freshly milled black pepper
 



METHOD

In a large pot coated with DuPont SilverStone® non-stick, melt the butter. Add the onions, bell pepper, okra and garlic. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stock, tomatoes, Worcestershire, thyme and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the rice and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Add the crabmeat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and serve.

 

 
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