Home-style Okra
Lean Pork Soup

A light and refreshing summer soup featuring tender lean pork meatballs and fresh, vibrant okra, balanced with delicate water spinach.

Ingredients

• 200 g lean pork
• 150 g fresh okra
• 50 g water spinach
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sweet potato starch
• to taste additional salt

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the okra

   

   Remove the stems from the fresh okra pods, then carefully slice them diagonally into even pieces on a cutting board.

   Tip: Slicing the okra diagonally creates more surface area, which helps it release a bit of its natural thickness into the soup.
2. 2Add the pork meatballs

   

   Mix your lean pork with a little salt and sweet potato starch until well combined. Once the water is boiling, drop in small portions of the pork mixture to form meatballs, stirring gently to keep them separated.

   Tip: Using sweet potato starch helps keep the pork tender and smooth in the hot broth.
3. 3Cook the okra

   

   Add the previously sliced okra into the pot with the boiling pork meatballs. Cover the pot and allow everything to cook together until the soup returns to a boil.

   Tip: Covering the pot helps the okra cook through quickly while keeping the soup hot.
4. 4Add water spinach

   

   Finally, add fresh water spinach to the simmering soup. You can use kitchen shears to trim the spinach directly into the pot for easy preparation.

   Tip: Water spinach cooks very quickly, so add it at the very end to keep it bright and fresh.
5. 5Season and serve

   

   Season the boiling soup with salt to taste. Give it a final stir to ensure everything is well incorporated, then serve the home-style okra and lean pork soup hot.

   Tip: This light and refreshing soup is perfect for summer meals and is great for both adults and children.

Storage & Reheating

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