Okra Soup

Name: Okra Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 12 oz fresh okra, sliced; 12 oz beef chuck or stew meat, cubed; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 6 cups beef broth; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A silky, savory West African soup with tender okra, meat, and aromatic spices. The okra creates a naturally creamy texture without added cream.

55 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz fresh okra, sliced
12 oz beef chuck or stew meat, cubed
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
6 cups beef broth
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz cubed beef chuck or stew meat and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2

Sauté 1/2 cup diced onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger in the same pot for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Add 1/2 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp dried thyme, stir for 30 seconds.
4

Pour in 6 cups beef broth and 14 oz canned diced tomatoes. Return beef to pot and bring to a simmer.
5

Simmer for 20 minutes, then add 12 oz sliced fresh okra. Cook for another 15 minutes until okra is tender.
6

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve hot over rice.

Questions

How long does Okra Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Okra Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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