Bean okra tomato soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupBeans, dried, navy, rinsed
6cupsWater
1Ham bone
2largesRipe tomatoes, peel and chop
1largeOnion, chopped
¾poundsOkra
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

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 1½ 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