Jul 14 2026
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Md Vegetable Crab Recipe

Inspired by Federal House Bar & Grille
Time45m
Serves6

Traditional tomato-based soup loaded with lump crab meat, carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes. Seasoned with Old Bay.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

Crab Meat

Garnish

Method

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 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Potatoes

    Stir in the minced garlic and diced potatoes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

  3. 3

    Combine Tomato and Broth

    Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the vegetable broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Season the Soup

    Sprinkle in the Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Simmer the Soup

    Let the soup simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

  2. 6

    Add Crab Meat

    Gently fold in the lump crab meat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread if desired.

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