Okra and Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tbsp of olive oil 
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp of thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper 
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups water
• 2 14 oz cans of diced tomatoes
• 2 cups okra cut into small pieces
• 1 can of sweet corn (optional)

Directions

1. Melt butter and olive oil in pan.
2. Sauté chopped onions, garlic clove in melted butter and oil for one minute.
3. Add parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for one minute.
4. Add vegetable broth, water, sweet corn and tomatoes.
5. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes. Stir frequently.
6. Add okra and let simmer for 20 additional minutes.

Prepared by Kiara Green
Louisiana Anthology
January 5, 2021