2 tbsp. bacon drippings or 1 slice bacon, minced
2 tbsp. minced onion
3 lbs. chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 c. corn (fresh or canned)
1 c. sliced okra (fresh or frozen)
1 lg. fresh tomato, chopped
5 to 6 c. water

Heat bacon drippings or fry minced bacon in large soup pot. Add onions; stir until heated through. Mix flour with salt and pepper; dredge chicken pieces with seasoned flour. Add chicken pieces to soup pot, one at a time, browning on all sides. Add corn and okra; stir. Lower heat to simmer. Cover and steam ingredients about 8 minutes, stirring often. Add tomato and water; simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is tender, adding more water if needed. Spoon into large soup bowls with a piece of chicken for each serving.