Maryland Crab Soup Recipe

Soup Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Tomatoes

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then, add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice) and stir well.

3. 3

   Simmer the Soup

   Pour in the vegetable broth and add Old Bay seasoning and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Crab Meat

   Stir in the lump crab meat and let it cook for another 5 minutes to heat through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Serve

   Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.