Okra Soup I

==Description==
Okra, also known as lady’s fingers and gumbo, are the pods of a tropical African plant. They produce a gluey substance when cooked that thickens soups and stews, as in this recipe.
* Serves 2 - 4.
== Ingredients ==
* ½ pound / 225 g okra, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons / 25 g margarine
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 2 cups / 470 ml chicken stock
* salt
* pepper
== Directions ==
# First, melt the margarine in a saucepan and then put in the okra, cinnamon, salt and pepper and the stock.
# Cover and bring to the boil.
# Now turn down the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 – 20 minutes.
# After that let the soup cool a little and then transfer it to a blender.
# Mix well, adjust the seasoning and the consistency, adding more water, stock or milk if required.
# Return the soup to the saucepan and serve hot.
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