How To Make The BEST South Sudanese Blended Okra Soup

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini offers a similar texture while being lower in calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño adds spice without significant cost.

Add olive oil to a pot and heat it.

Stir in blended onion until slightly browned.

Add garlic and green chili; stir.

Add beef bouillon cube and canned tomato, letting it simmer without added water.

Add water to cook the beef until tender.

Blend okra to reduce sliminess, then add to the pot.

Stir to reduce lumps in the okra as it cooks.

Add cumin seeds, thyme, dry basil, dry parsley, and curry powder for flavor.

Continue cooking until the soup thickens and flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

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