African Okra Soup – a delicious recipe with young okra pods, tomatoes, fresh corn, water, bacon, lemon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Soups & Stews
Servings:persons
1
Trim off both ends of okra pods.
2
Slice 1/4 inch thick.
3
Carefully place the tomatoes into a small pot of boiling water for about 30-45 seconds. Remove from water and peel off skin.
4
Slice tomatoes in half and scoop out the runny insides, discard this part. Coarsely chop the fleshy part of the tomatoes.
5
Dice the bacon and fry until crisp. Remove to papertowels. Save grease.
6
Place all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the okra is just tender.
8
*1-2 Tbl. bacon grease can (and should)be added to enhance the soup's flavor.
9
**The lemon can be thickly sliced and cooked right in the pot of soup, or it can be zested and halved and the fresh juice can be squeezed over each portion when served to taste, and garnished with the zest.
149
kcal
Calories
7
g
Fat
16
g
Carbs
8
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb young okra pods, 2 large tomatoes, 1 cup fresh corn, 2 cups water (Chicken or Beef stock or broth may be substituted), and more.
Yes, African Okra Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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