THE BEST OKRA SOUP RECIPE| THERERE| MALAWIAN COOK| ABITI COOKS

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is often less expensive.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and can be cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and cost-effective.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat without the cost of fresh chilies.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add sliced okra and carrots; cook for 10 minutes until tender.

Stir in peanut butter until fully incorporated.

Add chopped spinach and bell peppers; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.

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