Okra Soup

Ingredients(for 1 medium bowl (about 350 ml))

• 2 cups, sliced Fresh okra (okra pods)
• 150g, cubed Lean beef (or goat meat)
• 50g, flaked Smoked fish (e.g., catfish)
• 1 tablespoon Palm oil (red palm oil)
• 1 small, finely chopped Onion
• 1 medium, chopped Fresh tomatoes
• 1, minced Scotch bonnet pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Crayfish powder (optional for extra flavor) - optional
• to taste Salt
• 1 Seasoning cube (optional) - optional
• 2 cups Water (as needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the beef and place in a pot with half the chopped onion, salt, and seasoning cube. Add enough water to cover and simmer until meat is tender.

   10 minutes

   Cut meat into small pieces for quicker cooking.

2. 2

   While the meat cooks, wash and slice the okra into thin rounds. Chop the tomatoes, remaining onion, and mince the scotch bonnet pepper.

   5 minutes

   Use a food processor for a quick chop if you like a smoother texture.

3. 3

   Heat palm oil in a separate pot over medium heat. Sauté the remaining onion for 2 minutes, then add tomatoes and pepper. Cook until softened.

   5 minutes

   Do not overheat palm oil to preserve nutrients.

4. 4

   Add the cooked meat (with its stock) to the tomato mixture. Stir in flaked smoked fish and crayfish powder, if using.

   3 minutes

   Remove fish bones before adding for safety.