This dish is a favorite in the south. It may be served alone as a main course, or as a prelude to barbecue.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken
• 3 quarts water
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 pound lean ham, lean, diced
• 2 pints tomatoes
• 1 pint lima beans
• 4 large Irish potatoes, diced
• 1 pint corn, frozen or fresh
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 red pepper
• 3 ounces butter

Preparation:

Cut up the chicken and put it in a large pan with the water onion, and ham. Simmer gently for two hours. Add the tomatoes, lima beans, potatoes, corn, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Cover and simmer gently for an additional hour stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Add the butter and serve hot.