OkraSwiss Chard Soup Recipe

Name: OkraSwiss Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped; 4 ounces (about 25) green beans, trimmed and coarsely cut up; 25 smallish fresh okra, trimmed at the top and bottom and cut into 1/3-inch pieces; 1 pound Swiss chard, chopped, stems and all; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 1/2 cups chicken stock; l cup coconut milk from a well-shaken can; Salt, as needed

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
4 ounces (about 25) green beans, trimmed and coarsely cut up
25 smallish fresh okra, trimmed at the top and bottom and cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1 pound Swiss chard, chopped, stems and all
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 1/2 cups chicken stock
l cup coconut milk from a well-shaken can
Salt, as needed

1
Pour the oil into a large pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, put in the onions, carrots, beans, and okra.
3
Saute for 5 minutes.
4
Add the chard, cumin, and cayenne.
5
Saute another 23 minutes.
6
Now add half of the stock and bring to a boil.
7
Cover, turn the heat to low, and simmer gently for about 25 minutes.
8
Put the soup in a blender and blend in as many batches as is necessary.
9
Return the soup to the large pan.
10
Add the remaining stock to thin the soup out, as well as the coconut milk.
11
Stir to mix and taste for salt, adding as much as you need.
12
Heat before serving.

575

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped, 4 ounces (about 25) green beans, trimmed and coarsely cut up, and more.

Yes, OkraSwiss Chard 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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OkraSwiss Chard Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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