Maryland Crab Soup

Step 1

Place whole tomatoes, water, lima beans, corn, sliced carrots, chopped onion, Old Bay seasoning, and beef broth, in a 4 quart pot. Heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Bring 1 gallon water to boil. Add crab claws and boil 6 minutes. Drain crab and set aside

Step 3

Stir crabmeat (and crabs claws, if desired) into tomato and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer. Serve hot.