Recipes Developed by Leeanne Wright
Photography by Rob Fiocca
Food Styling by Claire Stubbs
First published in Wish October 2006
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Curried Turkey Okra Soup
Use leftover turkey to make a brand new meal! Sweet potato and peanuts are common ingredients in African cooking. Zucchini can be substituted for okra if you have trouble finding it.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
| 1 | tablespoon vegetable oil |
| 1/2 | cup finely chopped onion |
| 2 | teaspoons minced garlic |
| 2 | cups diced sweet potato (1/4" cubes) |
| 1/2 | cup chopped carrots |
| 2 | cups trimmed and chopped okra (1" pieces) |
| 1 | tablespoon garam masala* |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1 | jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 3/4 | cup chopped cooked turkey (or 1 cup uncooked) |
| 4 | cups chicken stock (or try our recipe for turkey stock |
| 1/2 | cup peanut butter |
| 4 | tablespoons roasted, unsalted peanuts, chopped |
Instructions
- In a medium pot, saute onions, garlic, sweet potato, carrots, okra and spices in oil over medium heat until softened, about 6 minutes. (If you are using uncooked turkey, add now and saute for another 5 minutes.)
- Add cooked turkey and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sweet potato is tender. Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if required. Garnish with peanuts.
Nutritional information
Nutrients per serving: 461 calories, 26 g fat, 27 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates, 7 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamins A and C, and folate.
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