Okra, okro, lady’s fingers - opinion is often divided on the attractiveness of this vegetable, however it is one of the most popular soups in Nigeria. It is often one of the first soups given to weaning children as it is easy for them to swallow. It is referred to as a ‘draw soup’, because of the gelatinous nature of the chopped okro. Many people don’t add onions to their okro soup as they feel it reduces the draw. As there is already onion in my meat stock, I don’t bother either, although I sometimes leave out the onion when boiling the meat. I love the little flecks of red of the bell peppers in my version as well as the slight sweetness they provide.