Dice onion and celery and sauté in olive oil over low to medium heat until onions begin to get translucent.

Lower heat and add boxes of beef stock and petite diced tomatoes to pot. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil.

Add mixed vegetables (do not need to cook ahead of time) and pieces of crab. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer.

Add salt, pepper, old bay, and hot sauce to taste. Add crab meat last and simmer for 2-3 hours.