2 onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
7 c. water
10 okra, sliced
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. dried, ground chili peppers
4 tbsp. butter
1 lb. crab meat

Combine onions, tomatoes, water, okra, bay leaves, parsley, salt, thyme, and chili peppers in a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Melt butter in a frying pan; add crab meat and saute lightly until delicately brown, stirring frequently. Add to the tomato mixture. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Correct seasoning. Serve with boiled rice.