Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 c. celery, diced
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 1/4 c. uncooked rice
  • dash of Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 lb. crabmeat, flaked
  • 1 c. canned tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  • Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion, pepper and celery. Saute until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add rest of ingredients, except crabmeat. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Add crabmeat and cook for 3 to 5 minutes longer.
  • (If thinner consistency is desired, add 1 cup tomato juice.) Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.