posted by Nan32 09-30-101 6:19 PM 
 
Okra Soup
2 pounds okra, sliced 
2 medium onions, chopped 
3 Tablespoons oil 
2 (15 oz.each) cans tomatoes 
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 
1 medium bell pepper, chopped 
1/4 pound bacon, chopped 
salt to taste 
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
Saute okra and onions in oil for about 6 minutes; set aside. Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper and bacon in a large pot and simmer for 20 minutes. Place okra and onions on top of tomato mixture, add salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 1 1/2 hours 
Serves 10 
  
Note: 
The bacon can be cooked crisp and sprinkled over the top of each serving if desired. We like this served over rice and  with cornbread.