Pam'S Mega Soup

• 2 c. okra, sliced
• 1 large tomato, cut into chunks
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings
• 1 can diced Ro-Tel
• 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire
• 3 qt. water
• 4 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 bag frozen mixed veggies
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground beef
• salt and black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

1. Saute first four ingredients in drippings until onion is clear.
2. Add Ro-Tel, Worcestershire, water and bouillon.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer.
4. Add mixed veggies and potatoes. In separate skillet, brown meat.
5. Drain fat.
6. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
7. Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
8. Simmer a few minutes more.
9. Add contents of skillet to soup.
10. Simmer for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
11. Great as is or serve with rice.

okra, tomato, white onion, stalks celery, bacon drippings, rotel, worcestershire, water, potatoes, ground beef, salt, garlic powder, italian seasoning

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=294943 (may not work)