Crabmeat Teche

Ingredients

• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 2 large white onions, chopped
• 6 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 large can mushrooms (stems and pieces)
• 3 cloves garlic (put through press)
• 4 Tbsp. bacon drippings
• 6 slices dry toast
• 1 1/2 to 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper (freshly ground if possible)
• 1/2 tsp. celery salt
• 1 tsp. oregano, pounded
• dash of hot sauce
• 3/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1 lb. can white lump crabmeat *
• 3/4 c. cracker crumbs
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• dash of paprika