Title: Bean Okra Tomato Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 | c | Beans, dried, navy, rinsed |
| 6 | c | Water |
| 1 | | Ham bone |
| 2 | lg | Ripe tomatoes, peel and chop |
| 1 | lg | Onion, chopped |
| 3/4 | lb | Okra |
| | | Salt & pepper to taste |
In a kettle, dutch oven, etc. bring the beans and water to a boil; boil for
2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Add ham bone,
tomatoes, and onion. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or
until beans are tender. Add okra and simmer 15 minutes longer. Remove
bone, cut off any meat and add meat to soup to reheat. Season with salt and
pepper to taste. Randy Rigg