| Spicy Crab Soup
1 quart of water 3 Chicken parts, neck or wings 3 pounds of canned tomatoes, quartered 8 ounces of frozen corn, thawed 1 cup of frozen peas, thawed 1 cup of potatoes, diced 3/4 cup of celery, chopped 3/4 cup of onion, diced 3/4 tablespoon of seafood seasoning 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of lemon pepper 1 pound of Maryland crabmeat; fresh or pasteurized, cartilage removed (regular or claw meat) |
| Place water and chicken in a 6-quart soup pot. Cover and simmer over low heat for at least one hour. Add vegetables and seasonings and simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for about 45 minutes, or until vegetables are almost done. Add crabmeat, cover and simmer for 15 more minutes, or until hot. (If a milder soup is desired, decrease amount of seafood seasoning to 1-1/2 teaspoons.) Yield: 8 servings. Calories: 153 per serving. source: Maryland Seafood |