Soupou Kanja (Okra Soup) with Smoked Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 lb Smoked Turkey
• 1 lb Fresh Okra
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 6 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 tbsp Palm Oil
• 0.5 whole Scotch Bonnet Pepper
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Cut the smoked turkey into bite-sized pieces. Slice the okra into thin rounds.
2. 2Heat the palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
3. 3Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4Add the smoked turkey and okra to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Pour in the chicken broth and add the scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the okra is tender and the soup has thickened.
6. 6Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving (if desired). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice or fonio.

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