Miss Shirley’s Traditional Vegetable Crab Soup Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

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

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Broth

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then, add the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Incorporate Tomatoes and Seasoning

   Add the diced tomatoes and Old Bay seasoning. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add Crab and Cream

   Gently fold in the lump crab meat and heavy cream. Allow the soup to heat through for another 5-10 minutes, being careful not to boil.

5. 5

   Season to Taste

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley before serving.