ALEK WEK'S OKRA SOUP

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Provided by Sandra Ballentine

Categories     one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings for models -- or 2 for hungry mortals

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 pieces okra
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tomatoes (blanched and peeled, optional), chopped
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 vegetable or chicken bouillon cube
2 3-inch cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Chop off the ends of the okra and thinly slice the pods crosswise into small rounds.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the onions until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir in the tomatoes and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
  • When the tomato juices start to boil, add 1/2 cup water. Heat to boiling, stirring, and add the bouillon cube. Stir and mash it until it dissolves. Add 1 1/2 cups water and heat to boiling. Add the okra and cinnamon sticks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the okra seeds turn brown, about 10 minutes. Add more water if the soup becomes too thick. The total cooking time should be about 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 374 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Mdkader Kader
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My family loved it. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the okra is cooked just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


abdullaalmamun SHOHAG
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the flavors come together. The okra is cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors are amazing and the okra is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mano Malik
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This soup is very good! I love the flavor and the texture of the okra. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher Fòrde
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My family loved it. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the okra is cooked just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandra StJohn
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the flavors come together. The okra is cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Haddy Sowe
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors are amazing and the okra is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Charlotte Ekpaloba
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This soup is very good! I love the flavor and the texture of the okra. I will definitely be making this again.


Nibir kundu
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My family loved it. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the okra is cooked just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


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This soup is amazing! I love the way the flavors come together. The okra is cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mujeeb Rahman
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The flavors are amazing and the okra is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Macramon Makatoa
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This soup is very good! I love the flavor and the texture of the okra. I will definitely be making this again.


Nuzhat Ghafoor
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the okra is cooked just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


Azan Ilahi
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The okra is cooked perfectly and the soup is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Clive Elly
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the okra is cooked just the way I like it. I will definitely be making this again.


Chandré Baron
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This okra soup is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The flavors are so complex and well-balanced, and the okra is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.