Vegetarian Okra and Tomatoes Soup
Warm your soul with this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Okra and Tomatoes Soup, a vibrant dish brimming with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices. Featuring tender slices of okra, juicy canned tomatoes, and a savory vegetable broth seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, this soup is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfectly balanced with hints of garlic and onion, its rich depth comes alive with the addition of fresh parsley for garnish. Ready in just under an hour, this simple yet comforting recipe is ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner, and makes the most of seasonal produce while remaining entirely plant-based. Whether you're a fan of traditional Southern flavors or exploring vegetarian soup ideas, this dish offers warmth and nourishment in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 grams fresh okra, sliced
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced okra to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth.
Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Add the bay leaf and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
Simmer the soup gently for 20-25 minutes until the okra is tender.
Remove the bay leaf and taste to adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 5297 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 777 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 4495 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
