On Wed 16 Jul 2008 05:16:07p, Becca told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Another okra favorite of mine is corn, okra, and tomato soup...very
>> basic, but delicious.
>>
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Corn and Okra Soup
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories :
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 96 Ounces Stewed Tomatoes
>> 1 Pound Okra Pods
>> 5 Cups Frozen Yellow Corn -- thawed
>> 2 Teaspoons Salt
>> 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
>> 2 Cups Water (or chicken or vegetable broth)
>>
>> Pulse tomatoes, with juice, in food processor until pieces are no
>> larger than 1/2 inch. Turn into 4-quart pot.
>>
>> Pulse corn in food processor until slightly chopped. Add to tomatoes.
>>
>> Remove cap and tail from okra and cut in 1/3 inch slices. Add to
>> tomatoes and corn.
>>
>> Add salt and pepper to mixture.
>>
>> Add water, stirring mixture gently to combine.
>>
>> Slowly bring soup to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes. Okra should be
>> tender- crisp. Do not overcook.
>>
>> Soup may be thinned with additional water, if desired.
>>
>> Soup may be frozen for long term storage.
>>
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>> -
>>
>> Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 327 Calories; 2g Fat (4.9%
>> calories from fat); 12g Protein; 77g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber;
>> 0mg Cholesterol; 1008mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 7 1/2
>> Vegetable; 0 Fat.
>>
>> Serving Ideas : Serve with a wedge of hot, buttered cornbread.
>>
>>
>> Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0
>
> This recipe sounds good, I will try it.
>
> My mother cooked a side dish, that was elbow macaroni, tomatoes and
> okra. I know she used s&p to season it, I am not sure if she used
> anything else. It tasted okay.
>
> Becca

Becca, the recipe I posted, served in a much less "soupy" form, is often
served as a side dish in the South.

I hope you enjoy the soup as much as we do!

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Wayne Boatwright
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