Bahamian Okra Soup

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, and almond milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans provide a similar texture, while frozen peas are often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers spice with lower heat, and bell pepper adds flavor without heat.

Add the hambone to the pot.

Pour in 1 quart of water and 1 quart of chicken broth.

Bring to a boil and cover, cooking for 1.5 hours on a rolling simmer.

Switch to a pressure cooker to reduce cooking time to 45 minutes.

Add salt and black pepper to taste before sealing the pressure cooker.

After cooking, remove the hambone and shred the meat off of it.

Add 1 pound 12 ounces of chopped okra, 1.5 cans of chopped tomatoes, the chopped onion, and 2 tablespoons of rice to the pot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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