Okra Soup | Egyptian Soup| Egyptian Okra Soup Recipe | Allspice Institute

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Green beans provide a similar texture and flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a different flavor profile, while dried is more economical.

Heat canola oil in a heavy pot over low heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add okra and cook with the garlic and onions until softened.

Pour in vegetable broth and add salt, black pepper, and coriander.

Add optional green hot pepper if desired.

Cover the pot and let it cook for 20-25 minutes.

Allow the soup to cool before transferring to a blender.

Blend the soup until smooth and creamy, adding fresh cilantro while blending.

Transfer the blended soup back to the pot to heat and adjust seasoning.

Prepare Tasha by heating a non-stick pan and adding oil and optional butter, then add coriander, black pepper, and crushed garlic until medium brown.

Add the Tasha to the simmering soup and stir in lemon juice.

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