Okra Soup Recipe - Healthy Soup At Home 2023

Okra soup - Made with okra, onions, and spices

Okra soup is a flavorful and healthy soup that's popular in many cuisines around the world, especially in West Africa and the Southern United States. Here's a simple recipe that you can try at home:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh okra, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the sliced okra to the pot and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable or chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, and ground cumin to the pot.
5. Simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes, until the okra is tender.
6. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
7. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, if desired.
9. Enjoy your delicious and healthy okra soup!

Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.

Okra soup Nutrition information

Based on the ingredients you've provided, here is the estimated nutrition information for the okra soup recipe:

⇒ Serving size: 1 cup

⇒ Calories: 105 kcal

⇒ Total Fat: 6 g

• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 528 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 3 g