West African Okra Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •1 pound beef or fish, cubed
• •3 medium tomatoes, diced
• •2 tablespoons tomato paste
• •1 pound okra, trimmed and sliced
• •4 cups beef or vegetable broth
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •½ teaspoon black pepper
• •2 tablespoons ground peanut butter

Directions

1. 1Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. 2Add meat and brown on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. 4Pour in broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. 5Add sliced okra and peanut butter, stirring well to combine.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until okra is tender and soup thickens.
7. 7Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.

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