Gumbo Soup
- 5-6 lbs knuckle of veal
- 2 ounces butter
- 1/2 lb lean ham, cut in small pieces
- 2 large onions
- 6 cloves
- 2 small red peppers
- 2 carrots, grated
- 2 turnips, cut in small pieces
- 1 head of celery, cut in small pieces
- Salt
- 1 quart okras, cut in slices
- 8 tomatoes, sliced
Cut the knuckle of veal in small pieces and brown it in a soup kettle with the butter. When quite brown, add the ham, the onions with 3 cloves stuck in each, red peppers, grated carrots, turnips, celery and salt to taste.
Pour over them a pint of cold water. Let all come to a boil. Stir frequently when the vegetables begin to brown.
Add the sliced okras, tomatoes and a gallon of cold water. Bring to a boil and skim it well. Set aside to simmer for 4 hours. Serve.
Pour over them a pint of cold water. Let all come to a boil. Stir frequently when the vegetables begin to brown.
Add the sliced okras, tomatoes and a gallon of cold water. Bring to a boil and skim it well. Set aside to simmer for 4 hours. Serve.
Submitted by Mar 29, 2010
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