6 steamed hard crabs
3 tomatoes, quartered
3 potatoes, diced
1 med. onion, diced
1 c. frozen whole kernel corn
1 c. frozen lima beans
1 c. frozen green beans
2 stalks celery, diced.
2 carrots, diced
1 c. finely shredded cabbage
1/4 c. chopped parsley
3 quarts water
1 can beef broth soup
1/4 c. melted butter
1 tbsp. seafood seasoning

Break off claws. Discard small claws, crack large ones. Pull off back shell, remove gills and face of crab. Break crab in half and cut across each half, parallel to shells, but do not remove meat. Combine crab pieces, add water and simmer one hour. Add vegetables, butter and beef broth, and simmer until vegetables are just tender. 12 servings.