Corn and Okra Soup

By khovater

Tastes like gumbo.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 4-6 green onion, with most of green, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ribs celery
• 2-3 c chicken broth (depending on how soupy you want it)
• 2 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 8-10 oz okra (3-4 cups) sliced, fresh or frozen, thawed (a bag)
• 1 can corn kernels (can use frozen)
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• dash fresh ground black pepper
• salt, to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In medium saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Brown smoked sausage. Add onion, garlic, and celery; saute', stirring until celery is tender. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, sliced okra, corn kernels, cajun seasoning, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until okra is tender. Add salt to taste.