Easy Gumbo (Okra Soup) Recipe

Name: Easy Gumbo (Okra Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3/4 cup chopped grape tomatoes, or to taste; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 cup water; 11 okra pods, finely chopped, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped grape tomatoes, or to taste
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
11 okra pods, finely chopped, or more to taste
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in grape tomatoes; cook until they begin to release their juices, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Cover and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2
Remove saucepan from heat. Add water, okra pods, red pepper flakes, chicken bouillon, salt, and curry powder.
3
Return saucepan to medium heat; simmer soup for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in shredded chicken. Simmer until okra is soft and chicken is heated through, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 3/4 cup chopped grape tomatoes, or to taste, 1/2 cup tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Easy Gumbo (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.

Easy Gumbo (Okra Soup)

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