Preparation:
Combine first seven ingredients in large pot; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add chicken and simmer 1 1/2 hours more. Remove meat from broth; reserve broth. Cool meat; bone and chop coarsely. Set aside.
Add tomatoes and next seven ingredients; bring to boil. Simmer,
uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in meat, corn, beans, peas, potatoes, and vinegar; simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes, stirring often. Add okra; cook 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Yield: 6 1/2 quarts. |