Okra Soup (Nigeria, Benin)

Description: A slimy, delicious soup made from okra and traditionally eaten with fufu or amala.
Ingredients:

• 3 cups chopped fresh okra

• Assorted meats and/or seafood

• Palm oil

• 1 onion (chopped)

• Blended pepper mix (scotch bonnet, bell pepper, tomatoes)

• Crayfish

• Seasoning cubes

• Salt

• Ugwu or spinach (optional)
  Instructions:

1. Boil meats with seasoning and onions until tender.

2. Heat palm oil in a pot, add the blended pepper and fry until fragrant.

3. Add meats, crayfish, and water or stock as needed.

4. Stir in chopped okra and let it cook briefly (5-7 minutes) to preserve its texture.

5. Add vegetables, simmer briefly, and serve with fufu, amala, or semovita.