Warm up with this hearty West African Lemony Chicken-Okra Soup recipe. Made with lemons, okra, chicken and long grain rice. Easy step-by-step instructio…
This West African Lemony Chicken-Okra Soup relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as lemons, juice of, okra, sliced, broiler chicken (2 1/2 lbs) and long grain rice, uncooked. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 737 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.
Updated Jun 30, 2026