Maryland Crab Soup

Ingredients

• 2 qts. cold water
• 3/4 c. diced celery
• 3/4 c. barley
• 5 packets powdered beef bouillon
• 1 lb. backfin crab meat
• 1 lb. frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (20 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. seafood seasoning (or to taste)

Directions

1. Combine water, celery, barley, and bouillon in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add crab meat, mixed vegetables, tomatoes, oil, and seasoning.
4. Bring to a second boil, reduce to simmer, and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.