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Three bowls filled with okra soup with a side of crusty bread.
4.89 from 9 votes

Okra Soup Recipe

This easy Okra Soup Recipe is filled with delicious chunks of smoked sausage and vegetables in a spicy tomato broth. It is so flavorful and delicious; enjoy it over a bowl of rice or with a side of crusty bread.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion - diced
  • 1 green bell pepper - seeded and diced
  • 1 pound smoked sausage - sliced
  • 3 Roma tomatoes - diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper - omit if you're sensitive to spicy foods
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 pound sliced okra - fresh or frozen
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon hot sauce - optional

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat, then add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sliced sausage and cook until the sausage starts to brown around the edges.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, cayenne, salt, and black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tomatoes soften and garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Stir in the okra, vegetable broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce and bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes or until the broth has reduced a bit and the okra is cooked through.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and fresh bread, if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker broth, add 2-3 tablespoons of tomato paste when the tomatoes are added.
  • Optional additions: chopped potatoes, lima beans, green beans, carrots, and celery,
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 2886mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2027IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg
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