Granny's Okra Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups okra, sliced

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the thyme, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sea salt. Stir to combine.
3. Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable stock. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the okra and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Okra is high in fiber and vitamins C and K.
• Okra is a popular ingredient in Southern cooking.
• The gumbo and stew made with okra are popular dishes in Louisiana.