Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 14 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 Tbs. fresh thyme
• 1 lb. washed and coarsely chopped dasheen or spinach leaves
• 10 okras, sliced
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 2 Tbs. margarine or butter
• 4 cups chicken stock or water
• 1 Tbs. of Angostura Bitters
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large heavy pot heat oil and add onion, garlic, celery and fresh herbs. Saute. Add okras and dasheen or spinach leaves. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and stock, bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes. Stir in Angostura Bitters Blend soup until smooth; add butter and salt and pepper, stir. To Plate: Pour this delicious concoction into bowls, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.