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Okra soup

Okra soup, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including into a quart of chicken stock stir two slices of corned ham, minced, a chopped onion.

LunchStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook25 min
Est. serves4
Total35 min
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  • Into a quart of chicken stock stir two slices of corned ham, minced, a chopped onion and two dozen okra.
  • Add a pint of strained tomatoes and boil all until the okra is tender.

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    Into a quart of chicken stock stir two slices of corned ham, minced, a chopped onion and two dozen okra. Add a pint of strained tomatoes and boil all until the okra is tender. Season to taste and serve.

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