Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMiss Shirley's Cafe, Inner HarborTraditional Vegetable Crab Soup Recipe

Traditional Vegetable Crab Soup Recipe

Time40m
Serves6

Savor a warm bowl of our Traditional Vegetable Crab Soup, where succulent crab meat mingles with a medley of fresh vegetables in a rich, savory broth that celebrates the essence of coastal cuisine.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

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

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Combine Broth and Tomatoes

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Season the Soup

    Add the Old Bay seasoning, bay leaf, corn, green bell pepper, vegetable meat substitute (or crab meat), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  6. 6

    Finish and Serve

    Remove the bay leaf, stir in the lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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