4 c. cold water
1 c. diced onions
2 tbsp. parsley
1 c. diced carrots
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes
3/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. butter
1 (1 lb.) can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp. seafood seasoning
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 lb. Maryland special crabmeat
1 tbsp. flour mixed with 1/2 c. water to thicken

Put water in large pot and bring to boil. Add all ingredients, except crabmeat, bring to boil and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Thicken with flour mix. Add crabmeat. Simmer 1/2 hour. Yield: 2 1/2 quarts.