Ingredients

  • 1 (5-pound) stewing hen
  • 2 pounds pork shank
  • 2 pounds veal shank
  • 2 pounds beef shank
  • 2 pounds breast of lamb
  • 2 gallons water
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 large onions, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, scraped and thinly sliced
  • 2 green peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (17-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup lima beans
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 hot red pepper pods
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Method

  • Combine chicken, pork, veal, beef, lamb, and water in a large stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove meat from broth; cool slightly. Remove meat from bones, discarding bones. Coarsely chop meat, and set aside.
  • Skim off and discard fat from surface of broth. Combine broth, meat, and remaining ingredients in stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4 1/2 hours or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Discard pepper pods.
  • Ladle stew into individual serving bowls; serve hot.