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

Put water in large pot and bring to boil. Add all ingredients except crabmeat, bring to boil, then simmer 1 1/2 hours. Thicken with flour mixture. Add crabmeat, simmer 1/2 hour.

Makes 2 1/2 quarts.