mamaw's chesapeake bay crab soup

1 pound bacon
1 pound beef sirloin (cubed)
1 large bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 onion (chopped)
4 potatoes (cubed)
1 large cabbage (chopped)
1 64oz. v8 juice
1 64oz. clamato juice
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
old bay seasoning
2 pounds crab meat

in a large pot add in the bacon and cubed sirloin and cook through. when browned, remove out the pot, keeping the juices, add in the v8 and clamato juice. season a bit with old bay, then add in the onion, potatoes, cabbage, cooked bacon, cooked sirloin, and bay leaves. bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 30-40 mins. add in the bag of mixed frozen vegetables and season a bit with old bay. simmer for another 30 mins. then add in your crab meat, salt and pepper to taste, and a bit more old bay seasoning to taste. simmer until ready to serve.

enjoy :)

justin