Okra And Corn Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 lb. okra
10 large tomatoes, cut up
1 1/2 c. corn
1 small can tomato paste
3 qt. water
2 large beef shanks (about 2 lb. total)
1 lb. veal bones (optional)
12 c. water
2 medium onions (whole and unpeeled)
2 medium carrots (whole and unpeeled)
2 stalks celery
2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1/2 tsp. basil
6 peppercorns
1/2 c. pearl barley
4 small white turnips (about 1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/4-inch rounds and quartered
5 plum tomatoes (about 3/4 lb.), coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 1/2 c. frozen peas
1 large yellow squash (about 1/2 lb.), cut into matchsticks
1/4 c. chopped parsley

Preparation

In a stockpot or large saucepan, place the beef shanks, veal bones (if using) and water.
Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.