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

 * 1) First, melt the margarine in a saucepan and then put in the okra, cinnamon, salt and pepper and the stock.
 * 2) Cover and bring to the boil.
 * 3) Now turn down the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 – 20 minutes.
 * 4) After that let the soup cool a little and then transfer it to a blender.
 * 5) Mix well, adjust the seasoning and the consistency, adding more water, stock or milk if required.
 * 6) Return the soup to the saucepan and serve hot.