Okro Soup Recipe

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Nigerian Okro Soup Recipe.(Okra Soup). This Nigerian recipe teaches you how to prepare Okro soup in a way that won't halt your weight loss journey. The calories in this recipe are all accounted for with an emphasis on lean protein and lower fat.

Okro Soup can be eaten with oat fufu or by itself.

It goes by a few different names culturally. Depending on where you come from, it's called okra soup, okra stew, okro stew, or draw soup.

It is a vegetable-driven soup from Nigeria and some other parts of West Africa.

Okra is a super food and has many health benefits that often get overpowered by the other ingredients.

When monitoring your calories it is good to always think about the big three; carbs, protein, and fat. You want a good balance in every meal you eat.

Oftentimes, our traditional soups are great food options for weight loss, but we don't see it physically because of the amount of oil we use, no fresh vegetables, or fatty meats.

Ingredients for this Okro Soup Recipe

• okra. The amount used is approximately 2 packs of okra or you can measure the amount of okra whole before cutting. The smaller the pieces the more draw you will get.
• ground crayfish. Dried shrimp that you can find at any African market.
• smoked turkey wings. I usually cook them whole & pull chunks off the bone before discarding them.
• stockfish. This recipe uses 2-3 pieces but it is not a necessary ingredient for this recipe.
• uziza leaves. They can be found in most African Markets. It gives the soup a spicy feel without the heat. It compares to black pepper.
• ground uziza. Because why not? Just kidding. It is optional, but I feel like it adds a different element to the soup.
• bouillon seasoning. I used chicken bouillon but adobo is fine.
• palm oil. Can also be found in the African Market. This is the minimum amount needed
• spinach. Fresh spinach is preferred. Frozen spinach will add water to the soup and we don't want that.
• scotch bonnet peppers & white onion. Peppers are always optional and make sure the onion is chopped fine.

Okra Soup Calories

These macros are for one serving of Okro Soup.

Total Calories: 325

Protein: 35 grams

Fat: 17 grams

Carbs: 10 grams

How to Prepare this Okro Soup Recipe

• Cook meat. Using 8 cups of water, cook stock fish and smoked turkey wings.
• Add seasonings. When the meat is tender, add onions, bouillon seasoning, crayfish, ground uziza, and uziza leaves to the pot. Blend peppers and add at this time.
• Add okra. The water level should be a little below the meat before adding chopped okra and palm oil. Let everything cook for 5-8 minutes. This is also when I remove any meat that is in jeopardy of overcooking.
• Stir in spinach. Mix in the spinach until it wilts.
• Enjoy. Remove the pot from the stove and enjoy with your favorite swallow.

Helpful Tips

• Use a food processor to chop the okra instead of by hand.
• You can add goat, beef, tripe, or fish if you don't want to use smoked turkey.
• Make sure you watch your water levels. If the soup has too much water before you add the okra, it will be watery.

Check out These Other Healthy African Recipes

• Oha Soup Recipe
• Goat Pepper Soup
• Oat Fufu
• Vegan Jollof Rice