Ocrosup (Okra and Chicken Soup)
SoupEquatorial Guinea

OcrosupOkra and Chicken Soup

A hearty okra soup with chicken, tomatoes, onion, and palm oil, cooked until the broth turns silky and lightly thickened. The okra gives the soup its characteristic body while the chili adds a gentle heat.

Prep

20m

Cook

45m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
505kcal

Calories

46g

Protein

28g

Fat

17g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 450g
    Okra (sliced)
  • 650g
    Chicken Thigh (bone-in)
  • 250g
    Tomato (finely chopped)
  • 180g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 15g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 45ml
    Palm Oil
  • 10g
    Hot Chili (finely chopped)
  • 1.3l
    Water
  • 12g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper

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Method

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9 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the palm oil in a pot over medium heat.

  2. 02

    Add the onion and cook until soft.

  3. 03

    Stir in the tomato, garlic, and hot chili, and cook until the mixture becomes saucy.

  4. 04

    Add the chicken thigh and turn it in the tomato base for a few minutes.

  5. 05

    Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

  6. 06

    Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is nearly tender and reaches 74°C (165°F).

  7. 07

    Add the sliced okra, then season with the salt and black pepper.

  8. 08

    Continue simmering until the okra softens and the soup becomes slightly thick and silky.

  9. 09

    Serve hot.

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