Spiced Okra Soup with Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A delicate, fragrant soup featuring tender okra, succulent shrimp, and a blend of West African spices, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This Nigerian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Okra, Shrimp, Yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g), trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces Okra
• 1/2 lb (225g), peeled and deveined Shrimp
• 1 medium (100g), finely chopped Yellow onion
• 1 tbsp, minced Fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1, minced Scotch bonnet pepper
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 cup (240ml) Tomato sauce
• 2 cups (480ml) Chicken stock
• 1 tsp Curry powder
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add minced ginger, garlic, and minced Scotch bonnet pepper, and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
3. Step 3: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add tomato sauce and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Add curry powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add sliced okra and simmer for 10 minutes until tender but still holding its shape (test by piercing with a fork).
6. Step 6: Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, stir in fresh cilantro, and let sit for 5 minutes to infuse flavors. Serve hot with boiled plantains.