Okro Soup with Spinach
Okro Soup with Spinach is a traditional Nigerian okra soup made with smoked turkey, shrimp, and palm oil.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb okra half minced, half sliced
- 1 red bell pepper
- Smoked turkey wings
- 1 small onion minced
- 1 habanero pepper
- 3 tablespoons ground crayfish
- 1/2 lb fresh spinach
- 1 lb shrimp cleaned
- 1 large dry fish washed and shredded
- 4 tablespoons locust beans
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup palm oil
- 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
- 4 –5 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil smoked turkey wings with salt, seasoning powder, and minced onions until tender.
- While cooking, mince half of the okra and slice the remaining half. Set aside.
- Mince red bell pepper and habanero pepper in a food processor.
- Once turkey is tender, add minced peppers, crayfish, and locust beans. Cook for 10 minutes to build flavor.
- Add shredded dry fish and cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Stir in palm oil, shrimp, and both minced and sliced okra. Cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and stir until just wilted.
- Remove from heat immediately to preserve the vibrant color and texture.
- Serve Okro Soup with Spinach hot with fufu, pounded yam, or eba.
Notes
• Locust beans add authentic depth but can be reduced if preferred.