Cherokee Pepperpot Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb short rib of beef
• 2 quarts water
• 2 large onions, quartered
• 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped in large chunks
• 1 large sweet bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 large turnip, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup potato, diced
• 1/2 cup carrot, sliced
• 1/2 cup corn kernel
• 1/4 cup celery, minced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Put meat in a large soup kettle and cover with water until it is about 1 inch higher than the meat.

2. 2

   Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.

4. 4

   Remove meat, let cool.

5. 5

   Discard bones, returning meat to pot.

6. 6

   Put in all vegetables, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.