JAMBO (DUTCH ANTILLES OKRA SOUP)

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Caribbean island soup made of okra, fish, and salted beef.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Seafood Soup

Time 8h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces salt beef, fat removed and diced
12 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces cod fillets, cubed
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, to taste

Steps:

  • Soak diced beef in ample cool water overnight to remove the salt. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  • Bring 12 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add okra. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in beef, shrimp, and cod; simmer fro 10 minutes more. Season with chopped basil and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 95.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 601.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

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