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West African Soupe Gumbo - 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

Mar 4, 2019Last Modified: October 13, 2020

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West African Soupe Gumbo

The Gambia, West Africa

It has been many years since I had the privilege of traveling to West Africa, but I remember much of it as if it was yesterday.

We made a trip to The Gambia, and also spent a little time in Senegal. These countries were the most exotic and amazing places that I had been to at the time. I was blown away by the scenery, by the endless possibility for adventure, but most of all blown away by the people.

Cows on the beach in The Gambia
Cows on the beach in The Gambia (West Africa)

The people were so friendly, and full of joy. I hope to make it back there again someday!

1,000 Foods To Eat Project

I wasn't a foodie back then, so unfortunately didn't focus in on the food. However, I am now keen on trying as many different types of foods as I can, and working my way through my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project. This project is based on the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton.

West African Soupe Gumbo

One of the foods in the book, and in my project, is Soupe Gumbo, from West Africa. When many of of us think of gumbo, we probably think of Louisiana style gumbo. However, did you know that the seeds from the okra pods originally came over to the Americas from slaves who came from West Africa? Per Mimi Sheraton in 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, "the American "gumbo"comes from the Bantu word for okra."

There is a description for a Soupe Gumbo from the Ivory Coast in the book, but not a recipe. I played around with the ingredients of this soup and was able to come up with an absolutely delicious version, which I hope might taste like something you might find on the Ivory Coast!

I hope you will enjoy this hearty and delicious soup which contains okra, chicken, onions, and one of my favorites - scotch bonnet peppers. 🙂

Soupe Gumbo

Enjoy a taste of West Africa! This is #3 on my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.

Soupe Gumbo

West African Soupe Gumbo

Grace
Try this hearty and delicious West African Soupe Gumbo!  Spicy and fiery, serve with lots of white rice, and enjoy a taste of the Ivory Coast!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 100 grams okra topped and tailed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 ts pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 4 green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet on med high.  Add the chicken thighs, and fry each side for approximately 4-6 minutes until browned.  Remove to a plate, and allow to cool.  Once cooled shred the chicken. 
  • Add scotch bonnets and onion to a food processor, and process until diced.
    Diced onion and scotch bonnet peppers
  • Top and tail your okra.  Cut into bite sized pieces. 
    Cut okra
  • Heat up stove to med high, and add to a stock pot the chicken broth, diced scotch bonnets and onion, okra, and shredded chicken.
    Chicken broth onion scotch bonnet and okra
  • Add the tomato sauce, pepper, and a pinch of salt, and bring to the boil. 
    Soupe Gumbo Ingredients
  • Turn down to medium low, and simmer for 15 minutes.  Taste and season with additional salt if desired. 

Notes

This dish is meant to be hot and fiery!  However if you'd like to try it but are not keen on hot and spicy foods, either leave out the diced scotch bonnets, or leave it whole and add to the soup whole when you add the okra, rather than diced. Enjoy this with lots of white rice and garnished with green onions! 
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Hi I’m Grace! I'm married and a mom to my fur baby, Toby, and food and travel are two of my greatest passions! Since our bank account does not allow us to travel or eat out as much as we'd like, I decided I would cook delicious meals that could give us a taste of all the places we'd like to go. My goal is to get you in the kitchen, and inspire you to cook and taste delightful meals that will transport you too. Let’s throw some actual travel in from time to time, all with an emphasis on keeping your wallet full and happy as well. Let’s get cooking and let’s start exploring!! I'm excited to be on this journey with you!!

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