Darn Good Maryland Crab Soup

"The original and traditional crab soup direct from the Chesapeake Bay." Recipe submitted by Bob Zalner of Bel Air, Maryland.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (14.5-ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
3 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cube
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
2 (14.5-ounce) cans water
1 1/2 tablespoons crab seasoning mix
2 pounds crabmeat

Cooking Directions:

1. Sauté onion, carrots and celery in olive oil until tender. Add drained mixed vegetables. Add chopped tomatoes with liquid. Add all remaining ingredients, except the crab and bring to a boil. Simmer until vegetables are tender about 20 minutes.
2. Stir in crab, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.