"WELCOME TO FALL" SOUP
This is a fall favorite of mine...and it is loaded with OKRA.
1 tablespoon cooking oil
3 pcs smoked sausage, sliced diagonally
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth
1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 package (1 lb) frozen cut okra
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon 5 spice powder
1 teaspoon sambal oelek
Patis or fish sauce and black pepper to taste
Lightly brown sliced smoked sausage in hot oil; then transfer sausage to a bowl and set aside. Saute onion and garlic in remaining oil until onion is translucent. Stir in remaining ingredients, including the sliced smoked sausage. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Correct seasoning to taste with patis and black pepper. Serve immediately.
