Cherokee Pepperpot Soup

Cherokee pepperpot soup is a Native American recipe for a delicious vegetable soup with a meat base. You can try this for a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday.

• 1 pound beef short ribs
• 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 potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup celery, minced
• Salt and freshly milled black pepper to taste

METHOD

Put meat in a large soup kettle and cover with water until it is about 1 inch higher than the meat. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.

Remove meat, let cool. Discard bones, returning meat to pot. Put in all vegetables, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes about 8 - 10 servings.

Contributor: Cliff Lowe

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