Charleston Okra Soup

NEVER miss eating this if you visit Charleston.

CHARLESTON OKRA SOUP

1 large beef bone, with plenty of meat on it.
3 pounds fresh okra, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Bay leaf
3 quarts water
1 piece bacon, chopped
8 large fresh tomatoes, peeled or
2 #2 1/2 cans
1 medium onion, chopped

Cook meat in water, slowly for 2 hours. Add okra, bacon, tomatoes, bay leaf, onions, salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2 more hours. Add more water as needed.

Note: Hot rice and cornsticks are great with this soup