CHEROKEE PEPPER POT SOUP

Ingredients:

1 lb Venison or beef short ribs Or shanks
2 qt Water
2 lg Onions, quartered
2 Ripe tomatoes, seeded and Diced
1 lg Sweet bell pepper, seeded And diced
1 c Fresh or frozen okra
1/2 c Diced potatoes
1/2 c Sliced carrots
1/2 c Fresh or frozen corn Kernels
1/4 c Chopped celery
Salt and ground pepper to Taste

Method:

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.