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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Add Garlic and Tomato Paste
Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Broth and Seasoning
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and add the bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Simmer the Soup
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5
Add Crabmeat
Gently fold in the lump crabmeat and cook for an additional 5 minutes, just until heated through. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- 6
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.