Cherokee Pepper Pot Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 lb Venison or beef short ribs or shanks
 * 2 qt Water
 * 2 lrg Onions, quartered
 * 2 x Ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
 * 1 lrg Sweet bell pepper, seeded and diced
 * 1 cup Fresh or frozen okra
 * 1/2 cup Diced potatoes
 * 1/2 cup Sliced carrots
 * 1/2 cup Fresh or frozen corn kernels
 * 1/4 cup Chopped celery
 * Salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions

 * Put meat, water, and onions in a heavy soup kettle.
 * Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
 * Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
 * Remove meat, let cool, and discard bones, returning meat to pot.
 * Stir in remaining vegetables and simmer, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours.
 * Season with salt and pepper.