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CHEROKEE PEPPER POT SOUP
1 pound venison or beef short ribs or shanks 2 quarts water 2 large onions, quartered 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 large 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 and ground pepper to taste catsup, 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, pepper, and catsup. Serves 4 to 6.
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