Okra Eggplant Soup

A nutritious soup, thickened with okra. From "The Africa Cookbook".

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb beef, cubed
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  onion, sliced
•  salt
•  pepper
• 3 1⁄2 cups  beef stock
• 8  okra, tops removed (seeded if mature)
• 2  eggplants, sliced
• 3  tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

Directions

1. In a stockpot, heat the oil and brown the beef cubes.
2. Add onion, salt, and pepper, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add stock, bring to a boil, and lower heat to simmer until meat is cooked, about 30 minutes.
4. Add vegetables and simmer until soft, about 15 minutes.
5. Remove the vegetables and puree them in a blender. (Be careful with the hot liquid. Use an immersion blender if available).
6. Return to puree to the stock pot, adjust seasonings, and simmer 5 minutes.