West African Lemony Chicken-Okra Soup Recipe

Name: West African Lemony Chicken-Okra Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each lemon juice only; 2 cups okra or 1 15 ounces can; 2 1/2 pounds chicken, whole; ⅓ cups long grain rice uncooked; 6 cups chicken broth or water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 large onions peeled, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 each tomatoes peeled, choppped; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric ground

Servings: persons

2 each lemon juice only
2 cups okra or 1 15 ounces can
2 1/2 pounds chicken, whole
⅓ cups long grain rice uncooked
6 cups chicken broth or water
2 teaspoons salt
1 large onions peeled, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 each tomatoes peeled, choppped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon turmeric ground

1
Cut up broiler-fryer chicken.
2
If using can of Okra, drain it well.
3
Rub lemon juice over chicken pieces.
4
Put in a large kettle with chicken broth or water.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, 12 minutes.
7
Add remaining ingredients and continue to cook slowly about 30 minutes, until chicken and rice are tender.
8
Remove chicken pieces and debone.
9
Cut meat into small pieces and return to kettle.

1167

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

203

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each lemon juice only, 2 cups okra or 1 15 ounces can, 2 1/2 pounds chicken, whole, ⅓ cups long grain rice uncooked, and more.

Yes, West African Lemony Chicken-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.

West African Lemony Chicken-Okra Soup

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