West Indies Pepper Pot Soup

* Exported from MasterCook II *

West Indies Pepper Pot Soup

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 pound Salt Pork
1 1/2 pounds Short Rib of Beef -- 3" pieces
1 1/2 pounds Stew Beef -- cut into 2" cubes
12 cups Water
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Lg Onion -- peeled & diced
Cloves Garlic -- crushed
Scallions -- with some tops *
2 tablespoons Salad oil
Lg Green Pepper -- cleaned **
10 ounces Fresh Spinach, washed -- trimm
10 ounces Fresh Kale -- washed & trimmed
1 can Okra -- drained (15 1/2 oz.)
Med Sweet Potatoes -- ***
Lg Tomato -- peeled & cubed

* cleaned and sliced ** and chopped *** peeled and cubed Put salt pork
and short rib pieces in a large kettle; brown ribs on all sides. Add stew
beef and brown on all sides. Pour in water and slowly bring just to a boil.
Skim. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour,
occassionally removing any scum that rises to the top. While meat is
simmering, saute onion, garlic, and scallions in heated oil in a skillet
until tender. Add green pepper and saute 1 minute. Remove from heat and set
aside.
After meat has cooked 1 hour, add sauteed vegetables and other ingredients to
the kettle. Continue to cook slowly, covered, about 30 minutes, until
vegetables and meat are cooked. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Take out
short ribs and cut off and discard any fat. Cube meat and return to kettle.
Reheat, if necessary. Serves 8.

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