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3 TIPS ON CUTTING OKRA FOR COOKING

1. Slice OKRA Evenly:

        Okra can be quite slimy when cut, which can affect the texture of your soup. To minimize this, slice the okra evenly into rounds of      about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. This size is ideal for cooking evenly and ensures that the okra cooks through without becoming too                mushy or too tough

       2. Dry OKRA Before Cutting:

    Okra tends to exude a sticky sap when sliced, which can be somewhat reduced by drying the pods before cutting. Pat the okra pods dry with a paper towel or cloth to remove excess moisture. This helps in easier handling and reduces the sliminess when cutting.

     3. Use a Sharp Knife:

    A sharp knife is crucial for cutting okra cleanly and efficiently. A dull knife can crush the pods, releasing more of their mucilage and    making them more difficult to handle. A sharp knife e

Here is another Okra Soup recipe I tried last year. I think I like this one better, wonder if it was the bacon!

Okra Soup Recipe from Saveur.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE OKRA SOUP

SERVES 6–8

• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 3 strips bacon, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 lb. okra, trimmed and cut into 1″ slices
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 28-oz. can whole, peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand

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Okra Soup Recipe

Yield: 6-8 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

A tomato based vegetable soup featuring okra

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 3 strips bacon, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 lb. okra, trimmed and cut into 1″ slices
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 28-oz. can whole, peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand

Instructions

Heat oil and bacon in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, stirring, until fat renders, about 5 minutes. Add thyme, garlic, onion, celery, and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 2 minutes.

Add okra, chicken stock, and tomatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, until okra is very tender and soup thickens slightly, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 157Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 10mgSodium 383mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 3gSugar 8gProtein 8g

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