How To make Charleston Okra Soup

1 large beef bone plenty of meat
2 medium onions

chopped
3 pounds okra :

chopped
salt and pepper bay leaf 3 quarts water
1 piece bacon
8 large fresh tomato or 2 large cans
Cook meat in water slowly for 2 hours. Add okra, bacon and peeled tomatoes, bay leaf, onions, salt and pepper to taste, let cook another 2 hours, add more water if needed. Hot rice and cornsticks are usually served with this dish