Vegetable Soup Mix

Ingredients

• 1 gallon peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped tomatoes
• 2 quarts fresh corn kernels (about 16 ears fresh corn)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 quart cleaned and sliced okra (about 2 pounds)

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Pour hot mixture into hot pint canning jars, leaving 1- inch head space. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw bands tight. Process at 10 pounds pressure for 55 minutes. Use Vegetable Soup Mix as a base for soups and stews.