Brunswick Stew

BRUNSWICK STEW

1 3lb broiler fryer

2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 small onion

7 cups water divided

2 10-oz. packs frozen corn

1 cup chopped onion

2 28-oz. cans tomatoes, chopped, undrained

2 10-oz. Lima beans

1 8-oz. tomato, chopped

3 med. potatoes, peeled and diced

2 Tbsp. butter

1 Tbsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. red pepper

10 saltine crackers

Combine fryer, celery, quartered onion, and 5 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover, simmer 1 hour. Remove solids, reserving broth in dutch oven, discard celery and onion. Bone and skin--chop meat. Add chicken, baby Lima beans, and remaining ingredients, except crackers. Bring to boil. Simmer 4 hours. Add remaining 2 cups water as needed.