8 c. water
8 slices bacon, cut in pieces
1 lb. carrots, diced
6 stalks celery, diced
2 med. onions, diced
1 lg. green pepper, diced
1 1/2 lbs. cabbage, chopped
1 1/2 lbs. potatoes, diced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen baby lima beans
1/4 c. barley
1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree
1 (17 oz.) can peas, drained
1 (12 oz.) can corn, drained
1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
2 lbs. fresh crab meat

Combine water and bacon in large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes. Add carrots, and next 8 ingredients; return to a boil and cook 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in peas, corn and seasoning. Return to a boil. Add crab meat; cook until thoroughly heated. Yield: 8 quarts.