description Partan Bree Overview
Partan bree is a traditional Scottish soup associated with the northeast of Scotland. Its name uses the Scots word partan for crab, and the soup is built around crab meat combined with rice and a seasoned liquid that may include stock, milk, or cream. The dish reflects the coastal food traditions of northeastern Scotland and is valued for using crab as the central source of flavor and substance.
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What does the name Partan bree mean?
Partan is a Scots and Gaelic word for crab, while bree is a Scots word for soup or brew. The name therefore describes a crab-based Scottish soup. [Dish overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partan_bree)
What ingredients are used in Partan bree?
The core ingredients are crab meat, rice, stock, and often milk or cream. The rice gives the soup body while the crab provides its main seafood flavor. [Dish overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partan_bree)
Which part of Scotland is associated with Partan bree?
It is especially associated with northeastern Scotland, where fishing communities historically had access to local crab. The dish reflects the coastal food traditions of that region. [Dish overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partan_bree)
How is Partan bree different from American she-crab soup?
Both are crab soups, but Partan bree is a northeastern Scottish dish built around crab and rice with stock, milk, or cream. She-crab soup is a separate American coastal tradition with its own regional ingredients and history. [Dish overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partan_bree)
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