Quick West African Okra Soup

Ingredients

• Okra

  350 g

  $1.33

• Red onion

  1 medium

  $0.27

• Tomatoes

  2 medium

  $0.55

• Habanero Chilli

  0.5 each

  $0.10

• Red Palm Oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.21

• Stock cubes

  1 cube

  $0.10

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

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Preparation

1. 1

   Wash and trim okra, then finely chop or grate half for body and slice the remaining into rounds for texture.

2. 2

   Finely blend tomatoes, half the red onion, and habanero chilli into a smooth purée.

3. 3

   Heat red palm oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the remaining sliced onion for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in the tomato-pepper purée and simmer for 8 minutes until reduced and slightly deepened in color.

5. 5

   Add 300 ml of water, crumbled stock cube, and salt; bring to a lively boil.

6. 6

   Add chopped okra, stir gently, and cook uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes until bright green and tender.