Nigerian Okra Soup

Okra Soup is one of the quickest and easiest Nigerian soups to prepare. Some argue that a lot of work goes to the cutting of the two vegetables used in preparing this recipe. Yes but once the vegetables are ready; it cooks in no time at all.

INGREDIENTS  

• 1.5 lb Okra half minced and half sliced

• 1 red bell pepper

• Smoked Turkey wings

• 1 Small onion minced

• 1 habanero pepper

• 3 Tbsp crayfish

• 1/2 lb Spinach

• 1 lb shrimps

• 1 Dry Fish large

• 4 Tbsp Locust bean

• 1/2 to 3/4 Palm oil

• 1 Tsp Seasoning powder

• 4 to 5 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Boil the Smoked Turkey wings with salt, seasoning powder and minced Onions. Cook till tender.

• While the meat is boiling, mince half of the onions in a food processor or a chopper and slice the other half. Set aside

• Mince the red bell pepper and habanero pepper in the chopper and set aside

• When the meat becomes tender, add the minced pepper, crayfish, and locust bean and leave to cook for about 10 minutes.

• Shred and add the washed dry fish and leave to soften for about five minutes.

• Add the palm oil, shrimps and the minced and sliced okro. Leave to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.

• Stir in the spinach and mix until wilted.

• Remove from heat immediately and serve.