Cherokee Pepper Pot Soup

I wish I had some deere meat to try this one.

Ingredients:
1 lb Venison or beef short ribs or shanks
2 qt Water
2 lg Onions, quartered
2 tomatoes, seeded and Diced
1 lg Sweet bell pepper, seeded And diced
1 c Fresh or frozen okra
1/2 c Diced potatoes
1/2 c Sliced carrots
1/2 c Fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/4 c Chopped celery
Salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions:
Put meat, water, and onions in a heavy soup kettle.
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 hours.
Remove meat, let cool,
and discard bones, returning meat to pot.
Stir in remaining vegetables and simmer,
partially covered for 1 1/2 hours.
Season with salt and pepper.