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Bay Country Crab Soup

Few dishes establish a cook's reputation as well as a flavorful crab soup. Try this bountiful Bay rendition. It is truly a name maker.

• 1 pound beef shin, bone-in
• 3 quarts water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large stalks celery, chopped
• 1 1-pound can tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 pound Maryland backfin crab meat
• ½ pound Maryland claw crab meat

Place the first eight ingredients in a large pan and simmer, covered, until meat is very tender, about 3 hours.

Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer, covered, until vegetables are done.

Makes about 5 quarts.