Cherokee Pepperpot Soup

Miraklegirl's Note:

I haven't tried this Native American recipe, but it looks very tasty and simple. Good for a cold afternoon? Enjoy!

• Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb short rib of beef
• 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
• ½ cup potato , diced
• ½ cup carrot , sliced
• ½ cup corn kernel
• ¼ cup celery , minced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Put meat in a large soup kettle and cover with water until it is about 1 inch higher than the meat.
2. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
4. Remove meat, let cool.
5. Discard bones, returning meat to pot.
6. Put in all vegetables, cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.