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Iraqi Tomato Soup with Okra
Budget-friendly recipe
Okra is a common summer vegetable in Iraq. This dish is often eaten over rice for breakfast.
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Chef knife
- Medium saucepan
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, sauté the garlic in oil over medium heat until starting to soften. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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Add the tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Add the okra and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
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Season with salt and add lemon juice. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
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Serve as a soup or poured over brown rice.
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size:
Total calories:
1
cup
79
Total fat:
3 g
Saturated fat:
<1 g
Carbohydrates:
14 g
Protein:
3 g
Fiber:
5 g
Sodium:
605 mg
