Okra Soup

(Bamya Corbasi)

50 g. of dried okra
Juice of half lemon
~
150 gr. lamb, cut in small cubes
1 medium size onion, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 large tomato, grated
1-2 tbsp crushed tomatoes, canned
Juice of half lemon
2 1/2 cup warm water
Salt
Pepper

Boil the flower okra in hot water with lemon juice for about 10 minutes, drain.

Meanwhile, saute the onion and lamb with olive oil. Add 2 cups hot water and cook for about 15 more minutes. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook until the okra is tender at medium-low heat. Turn the heat off. Serve while still warm.

2 servings.