Ingredients

  • 6 c. water
  • 3 or 4 soup bones
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 onions, peeled and chopped
  • 3 or 4 baking or red potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 (28 oz.) cans tomatoes, crushed between your fingers
  • 1 c. frozen baby lima beans
  • 1 c. or more frozen white Shoe Peg corn
  • 1 c. sliced okra (fresh or frozen; may be omitted)
  • 2 c. green cabbage, shredded

Method

  • In a large soup kettle, bring water and soup bones to a boil. Skim foam from surface and let boil gently while you prepare the vegetables.
  • As they are peeled and chopped, add carrots, onions and potatoes.
  • Add tomatoes and return kettle to a boil.
  • Stir in lima beans, corn and okra and let cook a few minutes.
  • Stir in cabbage, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let simmer for at least 45 minutes.
  • Makes about 12 servings.