Okra Soup for Painful Swallowing

Oncology Nutrition Recipe

Ingredients:

Serves: 4 (1 cup)

4 Quarts of water
2 Large chicken or vegetable bouillon cubes
1 Pound of okra
1-2 cups cooked orzo or fine pasta

Directions:

Wash the okra and cut the two ends off. For stronger, more gelatinous soup, slice the okra into smaller pieces.
Add chopped okra to pot; add 4 quarts of water and chicken or vegetable bouillon and bring to a boil. Simmer for one hour.
After boiling, remove all okra to avoid small seeds.
Add orzo or any fine pasta.

Nutritional Facts:

Did You Know?

Okra is appealing for its tender fruit and leaves. It is high in soluble fiber, vitamin C, and folate. Okra is a source of antioxidants as well as a good source of calcium and potassium.

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