Crab Soup Day
August 27, 2025-August 27, 2025 -
Nicaragua, Nicaragu
Crab Soup Day began on Corn Island, off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. It first started as part of a larger festival that marks the end of slavery in 1841.
People there gather every year to celebrate freedom with food, music, and dancing.
The star of the day is a big, hearty crab soup made with fresh ingredients from the sea and land. Locals cook it in large pots and share it with everyone.
This tradition turned into a national event, bringing families and neighbors together to enjoy the flavors of home and history.
Another story comes from the American South. In Charleston, South Carolina, she‑crab soup became popular in the early 1900s. A butler named William Deas made a special version of crab soup for President Taft, using crab meat and roe.
That rich, creamy dish became a favorite in the region and a symbol of Southern cooking. While this recipe has different roots, it adds another layer to the story of crab soup’s place in culture.
27 Aug 25
00:00 - 23:59
Crab Soup Day
