====== Okra Soup with Shrimp ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * ½ pound of smoked meat, such as pork or turkey (optional)
  * 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, diced, or one 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes
  * 5 cloves garlic
  * 1 hot pepper
  * 1 bay leaf
  * 3 to 4 thyme sprigs
  * 1 pound okra
  * 1 small onion
  * ½ pound fresh butterbeans, shelled
  * Salt, to taste
  * ½ pound of shrimp, cleaned
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** 20
  * **Cook:** 20
  * **Serves:** 4
  * [[https://gardenandgun.com/recipe/okra-soup/|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - If using smoked meat, add it to pot with tomato, garlic, hot pepper, bay leaf and thyme. Pour water over meat to just cover. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is tender.
  -   Slice okra into half-inch pieces. Dice onion. Add okra, butterbeans, and onions to pot; cook until okra is tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  -   Salt shrimp and add to pot. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes. Salt to taste throughout cooking process. Serve with rice.


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