Spicy Okra Stew

Frozen okra and canned tomatoes find a home in a quick okra soup made hearty brown rice and a dash of Creole influence.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ small onion, chopped
• 1 pound frozen okra
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup (such as Campbell's®)
• ½ tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (such as McCormick®)
• 1 (14 ounce) package instant brown rice (such as Minute®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken broth, tomato soup, tomatoes, okra, bell pepper, onion, butter, Creole seasoning, poultry seasoning, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add rice to stew and remove bay leaf before serving.