Okra Soup with Prawns
A silky, green Nigerian okra soup packed with prawns, spinach and a little chilli heat.
- Time40 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.69 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the palm oil in a pot and fry the onion for 4 minutes. Add the blended peppers and chilli and cook for 10 minutes until thick.
10 min - 2
Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer. Add the crayfish and pepper.
- 3
Stir in the okra and cook uncovered for 8 minutes. It will thicken the soup and turn slightly slippery, which is how it should be.
8 min - 4
Add the prawns and spinach and cook for 4 minutes until the prawns are pink and the spinach has wilted.
4 min - 5
Serve with rice, boiled yam or fufu.
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