CHEROKEE PEPPER POT SOUP . . . . . . . . . . .A hearty meat and vegetable soup! 1 lb. Venison or beef short ribs or shanks 2 qt. Water 2 lg. onions, quartered 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded & diced 1 lg. Sweet bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 cup fresh or frozen okra 1/2 cup diced potatoes 1/2 cup sliced carrots 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/4 cup chopped celery salt & ground pepper to taste
Put meat, water, and onions in a heavy soup kettle. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours. Remove meat, let cool, and discard bones, returning meat to pot. Stir in remaining vegetables and simmer, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
Serves: 4 to 6 |