Pam'S Mega Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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