Bamya Çorbası (Okra Soup) is a traditional Turkish recipe for a soup of dried okra in a tomato and onion base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Turkish version of: Okra Soup.
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Ingredients:
150g dried okra
1 onion, halved and cut into 2mm thick slices
4 tbsp butter
360g tomatoes, blanched, peeled and cubed
1.2l water
2 tsp salt
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
Method:
Melt the onion in a pan and use to cook the onion over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the tomatoes to the pot and season with salt. Cook for 2 minutes then add the water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender. Now bring the mixture to a boil.
Trim the stems of the okra and add to the pan along with the lemon juice. Reduce to a simmer then cover and continue cooking for about 20 minutes, or until the okra is tender. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve hot, ladled into warmed soup bowls.
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