Put everything but the crabmeat into a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer, adding crabmeat, for about 2 hours. Don't buy the lump crabmeat, it's a waste. I used leftover crabmeat and clawmeat, which gives it a bit more sweetness. If you're buying crabmeat, it's probably best to by 1/2 lb each of claw and backfin. ----