HOMEMADE VEGETABLE SOUP

HOMEMADE VEGETABLE SOUP

From Pearl Holmes   (from Lakeland Ledger, Jeanne Sarna)

2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
5 cloves minced garlic
1 cup tomato, chopped
6 cups water
2 10-oz. boxes frozen mixed vegetables
1 can creamed corn, undrained
2 cups diced white potatoes
1/2 of 10-oz. box frozen okra, bite-size pieces
1/2 cup catsup
2 T. salt
2 T. black pepper (or to taste)

In large soup kettle over medium heat, brown meat 2 minutes.

Add bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, tomato and water.

Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 1  1/2 hours.  

Add mixed vegetables and cook another 1/2 hour.

Add  creamed corn, potatoes, okra, catsup, salt and pepper and cook 1/2 hour longer.

Makes 12 servings.