Mama'S Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes
3 quarts water or more if needed
1 ham bone (or other meat may be substituted)
6 oz (1/2 jar) chili sauce
1 (16 oz) bag frozen sliced okra
1 (14 oz) can french style green beans, with liquid
2 (14 oz) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
2/3 cups uncooked rice
2 to 3 stalks celery, sliced
2 to 3 carrots, sliced
4 cups chopped cabbage
2 Tbsp olive or safflower oil
salt and pepper to taste
bacon drippings to taste (optional)

Preparation

This makes a large pot of soup!