**_{Hello Everyone.}** **_{This is @missyleo}** **_{From Nigeria}** *Good morning everyone, I'm excited to connect with you all again. Before I begin, I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible @steemkidss community for their consistent support. It's an absolute delight to participate in this fantastic food challenge contest*. ![1000815288.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdRrC5ZqNXvn7NrNwePd3e1Qhy9wE8nDyX68GM9nANDrH/1000815288.jpg) *In today's post, I'm excited to share the simple steps I took to prepare a mouthwatering okro soup. One of the reasons I'm particularly fond of cooking okro soup is its simplicity and affordability. Whenever I'm on a tight budget, okro soup is my top choice and never fails to satisfy*. *To begin, let's take a glance at the ingredients I used in preparing this delicious okro soup*. ![1000815238.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmS8H5jkMdm46dhFgRuWPqsZGbADSvHq5USoADpvEzkJVG/1000815238.jpg)*Ingredients*| ----|

## *Ingredients*

- *Chicken* - *Cow skin (kpomo)* - *Periwinkle (shell)* - *Fish* - *Okro* - *Ozuza leaf* - *Fresh pepper* - *Red oil* - *Salt* - *Stock cube (Maggi)* - *Onions*

## *Method of preparation*

*I started by washing and preparing the protein ingredients, such as, chicken, cow skin (kpomo), and fish, put them into the pot. Next, I added the necessary seasonings, including stock cubes, fresh peppers, onions, and salt. After combining everything, I let it cook for 10-15 minutes until the meat was tender and fully cooked*. ![1000815261.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUczQvctTAwHvyvnTxaVTcsvZGkqLsYFoM5SkTSXMnzbr/1000815261.jpg)*Pot of steam meat*| ----| *While the meat was cooking, I blended the fresh peppers and crayfish using a manual blender, then set the mixture aside. Next, I finely chopped the okro into tiny pieces, aiming for a smooth, draw-like consistency. To achieve this texture, I deliberately chose to slice the okro instead of pounding or grating it. I also sliced the ozuza leaves and set them aside*. ![1000815258.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQ3M7ZzW1B8kKxcg14EXaGrQTF2bjbqQHSsLjPghgXUiW/1000815258.jpg)*Ingredients fully prepared*| ----| *Once the meat was tender, I put the pot down, then I fried red oil and onions mixture with pepper*.

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*After frying the onion mixture for about 60 seconds, I poured it into the pot with the steaming meat and added the desired amount of water. I stirred the mixture thoroughly and let it boil for an additional 3-5 minutes*. ![1000815268.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfJPMV83uS6JXgweVgPgx7xRBAZdEzwQKPok2CBpgJzS5/1000815268.jpg)*Pouring the fried mixture into the pot of meat*| ----| *After 5 minutes of boiling, I added the washed periwinkle, stirring well to combine. I then let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes*. ![1000815273.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdRrGbo55VMSHjNA98Jip7PA1UuzSR3rCHph9ViCXYDtC/1000815273.jpg)*Adding periwinkle*| ----| *After cooking for an additional 5 minutes, I added the sliced okro to the pot, stirring everything together to combine. I then allowed the mixture to steam for 2-3 minutes, enabling the okro to bring out its texture and flavor*. ![1000815274.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmf6QV24CGbJc7vvtRoT1jaPyKKvjatvrHhDcHe7oEMy6f/1000815274.jpg)*Adding okro*| ----| *Next, I added the blended crayfish mixture, stirring well to incorporate. To further enhance the flavor, I added an additional stock cube (Maggi), ensuring the soup was rich and savory*. ![1000815271.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVQRuaRx3ybtXHYc3MMsyXiSCye2MkgaEPcHoY9RswnXn/1000815271.jpg)*Adding crayfish*| ----| *After 2 minutes, I added the sliced uziza leaves, stirring everything together to combine. I then partially covered the pot, allowing the soup to simmer for 1 minute, which helped to meld the flavors and textures together*. ![1000815281.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme3LCKajHEUN92qwddiYmQpLLy69gGyky3pPDQCPgS2oz/1000815281.jpg)*Adding the uzuza leaf*| ----| *After simmering for 1 minute, I removed the soup from the cooker, and it was finally ready to be devoured. I served the steaming hot okro soup with fufu, and it was truly a satisfying meal*. ![1000815291.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWWuxj2K4TjmVfAziCPanJtrxzBXvd6NvLXb7Efm5jPMz/1000815291.jpg)*Enjoying my okro soup with fufu*| ----| |

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