How to Make Granny's Okra Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, comforting bowl of soup to warm you up on a cold day. And when it comes to soul-satisfying soups, Granny's Okra Soup is hard to beat. This traditional Southern dish is packed with flavor and loaded with fresh vegetables, making it the perfect choice for a healthy and comforting meal.

Okra, also known as lady's fingers, is a unique vegetable with a slightly sticky texture and a mild, earthy flavor. It's a staple in Southern cooking, and it takes cen...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups lima beans
  • 2 cups chopped okra
  • 2 cups chopped red potatoes
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup green beans
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon celery salt
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine tomatoes, lima beans, okra, potatoes, corn, green beans, carrots, and tomato paste in a large soup pot. Pour chicken stock over mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables begin to soften, about 15 minutes.
  • Season ground beef with garlic powder, celery salt, and onion powder. Set aside.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic when butter stops bubbling; cook and stir for 1 minute. Spread ground beef evenly in the pan. Cook until it has a nice brown sear, stirring minimally to end up with mostly medium-sized chunks, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain skillet and add beef, onions, and garlic to the soup pot.
  • Bring soup mixture to a boil; reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until vegetables and beef have cooked down, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1353mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 910mg