Pepper Pot Soup

Name: Pepper Pot Soup
Ingredients: 2 lb. stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 lb. salt beef or pork, diced; 2 qt. water; 1 (10 oz.) box frozen okra, thawed and chopped in 1/2-inch pieces; 2 small green peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 (10 oz. each) boxes frozen, chopped spinach, thawed; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 lb. yams, pared and cut in 1/2-inch chunks; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; salt and pepper to taste

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 lb. salt beef or pork, diced
2 qt. water
1 (10 oz.) box frozen okra, thawed and chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
2 small green peppers, seeded and chopped
2 (10 oz. each) boxes frozen, chopped spinach, thawed
2 scallions, chopped
1 lb. yams, pared and cut in 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Cook all the meat, partially covered, in 2 quarts water over low heat for about 1 hour, skimming the surface occasionally.
2

Add okra, green pepper, spinach and scallions and simmer for 15 minutes. Add yams, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.
3

Cook until yams are cooked, about 30 minutes.
4

If too thick, add more water. Makes 8 to 10 servings.