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Savory Nigerian Okra Soup

Savory Nigerian Okra Soup: A Comforting Bowl of Flavor

This savory Nigerian Okra Soup, enriched with smoked turkey and seafood, offers a comforting experience filled with flavorful warmth.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups Okra fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Palm Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion purée for a smoother soup blend
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper blend with onion
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Crayfish grind finely before adding
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper adjust according to spice level
  • 2 cubes Maggi Cubes crush before use
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper for seasoning
For the Proteins
  • 2 cups Smoked Turkey cook separately for tenderness
  • 1 cup Smoked Fish add later to maintain form
  • 1 cup Shrimp clean and add near the end
Optional Additions
  • 2 cups Spinach toss in at the end

Equipment

  • blender
  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Savory Nigerian Okra Soup
  1. Start by crushing the Maggi cubes and seasoning the water. In a pot over medium heat, boil the smoked turkey with the seasoned water for about 30–40 minutes, or until the turkey is tender. Remove the turkey, reserving the cooking water, and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  2. While the turkey is cooking, debone the smoked fish carefully and rinse it under cold water. For the shrimp, remove the shells and tails and set aside.
  3. Blend the onions and bell peppers until smooth. Reserve half of the okra for slicing and purée the other half until it reaches a sticky consistency.
  4. In a large pot, heat approximately 1/4 cup of palm oil over medium heat. Add the blended onion and bell pepper mixture, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the shredded turkey along with the reserved cooking water to the sautéed mixture. Gently fold in the deboned smoked fish and ground crayfish, allowing to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the puréed okra and add the sliced okra and shrimp. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. If using spinach, stir it in and let it wilt for a minute or two.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve your soup hot with pounded yam, garri, or rice for a truly comforting and satisfying meal.

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