Mommie'S Okra Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean stew beef, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 lb. fresh okra, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 qt. water
1 piece breakfast bacon
4 large tomatoes or 1 (No. 2 1/2) can, undrained
1 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Braise meat in very little oil.
Add water, cover and bring to a boil; turn down heat and cook slowly for 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients and more water, if needed.
Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour or until ready to eat.