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Okra Soup
Learn the history of okra, from its ancient origins to its African American roots, then try a historically-inspired recipe for peppery okra soup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (lard would historically be used - we subbed olive oil to keep the recipe kosher and vegetarian)
- 1 small onion, diced and dusted with flour
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups vegetable broth (chicken or beef broth can also be used - we used vegetable broth to keep the recipe kosher and vegetarian)
- 3 cups water
- 28 ounces canned tomatoes with juice (or 3 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced)
- 2 cups fresh young okra cut into small, thin pieces, or frozen okra pieces
- 2 cups cooked rice, kept hot or warm (optional)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat the butter and oil until melted.
- Add the onion and finely chopped parsley and gently cook until onion is translucent and soft. Add the garlic and cook for a minute more until fragrant.
- Add the thyme, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute or so.
- Add the broth, water and tomatoes and cook on a medium simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the okra and cook for another 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- Ladle into bowls over ¼ cup lump of warm rice each. Serve.
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Notes
- The original recipe calls for 1 tsp of black pepper. We have cut it to 1/2 tsp, but if you can tolerate spicier foods, feel free to add the whole amount (or to taste).
Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
962mg
(40%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
842IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 842IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.