1 large hen, steamed, boned, and diced (reserve
broth) 2 large onions — chopped
1 large can V-8? vegetable juice
1 large can peeled tomatoes
1 small can peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper — to taste 2 packages frozen* baby lima beans
2 packages frozen* okra
2 packages frozen* whole kernel corn
Optional: Tabasco or other red hot pepper sauce — to taste
Cook chicken broth, diced chicken, tomatoes, juices, onions, and seasonings until fairly thick. Add vegetables and continue to cook until vegetables are done and stew is a good consistency. You may vary kinds of vegetables and seasonings according to your family’s taste.
This recipe calls for all “starchy” vegetables and therefore omits potatoes.