1 lb. beef shin, bone in
3 qts. water
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 pkg. frozen mixed soup vegetables
1 lb. reg. crabmeat
1/2 lb. claw crabmeat
(optional) 1/2 doz. whole crabs in half

Put first 8 ingredients in a large pan and simmer covered, until meat is very tender, about 3 hours. Add rest of ingredients and simmer, covered, until vegetables are done. Makes about 5 quarts.