4-5 c. red or white potatoes, cubed
2 c. carrots, cubed
1/2 c. green peppers, chopped
1 scant c. onions, chopped
1 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1 (17 oz.) can creamed corn
2 c. cooked or canned pinto beans
1 can okra (you may substitute celery, peas or green beans)
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 or 2 sm. cans tomato sauce
1 c. cut up ham or 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned or chicken or turkey

In large stock pot (as this makes 4 or 5 quarts) place first 6 ingredients. Cover with water. Boil gently until almost tender, stirring occasionally. Add next 5 ingredients and simmer 1 hour more, stirring often to prevent starchy vegetables from sticking. Add meat and simmer 30 minutes more until it looks just right to you.