Liberty Tree Tavern Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup

Yield: 9 servings

1 tablespoon margarine
1/3 cup diced onions
2 tablespoons finely diced leeks or green
1/2 cup celery cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup diced ham
6 cups water
5 chicken bouillon cubes
5 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons salt
4 ounces tripe, cooked and julienned
1 cup cooked rice

Heat margarine in a large saucepan. Add onions, leeks, celery and ham. Saut�, stirring, until vegetables are tender. Add water and bouillon cubes and cook until bouillon cubes are dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.

Makes 9 cups

Source: The Liberty Tree Tavern, Magic Kingdom