CRAB VEGETABLE SOUP

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Fresh crab is plentiful in Penobscot, Maine, where Emily Chaney pops a pound of it into this chunky soup. Chock-full of veggies and flavor, it makes luscious cold-weather fare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
3/4 cup chopped celery
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups water
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup diced peeled potatoes
1 cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
2-1/4 teaspoons seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1 pound crabmeat
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 1 minute. Add celery; saute until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, carrots, potatoes, corn, bouillon, seafood seasoning and lemon-pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in crab and peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges