STOCK
3 qt ; water, cold
1/2 lb slab bacon, cut into 2 pieces
1/2 lb ham chunks, (or you can use a ham bon
1 tbsp red pepper flakes, (opt)
1 tbsp old bay seasoning
1 dash celery salt
1 dash onion salt
SOUP
3 large potato, diced
16 oz tomato, chopped; with juice
1 onion, diced
16 oz frozen mixed vegetables
2 celery rib, diced
1 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
16 oz crab meat, picked over
1 tbsp worcestshire sauce
1 tbsp red pepper flakes, (opt)
1 tbsp old bay seasoning
1 salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup cabbage leaves, shredded
Directions
Simmer ham-bacon stock for about one hour. Add remaining ingredients;
simmer for about two hours--the longer it simmers, the better the
flavor. Refrigerate immediately.
Servings: 3 .5 quarts
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