Bean Okra Tomato Soup
1 Cup Beans, dried, navy, rinsed (or whatever kinds you prefer)
6 Cup Water
1 Ham bone
2 Large Ripe tomatoes, peel and chop
1 Large Onion, chopped
3/4 Pound 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.
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