Fin's Barometer Soup

• mango (diced)↗1
• cup oil1 cup
• lb backfin crab meat↗1 lb
• ounces dried split peas↗16 ounces
• green pepper↗1
• red pepper↗1
• yellow pepper↗1
• plantains↗2
• cup crab base↗1 cup
• gallon water↗1 gallon
• cup caribbean jerk seasoning1⁄2 cup
• red onion (Bermuda)↗1
• cornstarch, to thicken (about 1 cup diluted in water)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Dice all vegetables & fruits.

2. 2

   In a large pot, saute vegetables in 1 cup oil.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.

4. 4

   Simmer about 1.5 hours.

5. 5

   Thicken with cornstarch diluted in water to the consistency you like.

6. 6

   [The recipe is for a party sized pot (serves about 12-16)].