Description
Southern Swamp Soup is a one-pot wonder packed with sausage, okra, beans, and hearty Southern flavor. Rich, bold, and deeply comforting for cold nights.
Ingredients
Olive oil or bacon drippings – 2 Tbsp
Onion, diced – 1 medium
Bell pepper, chopped – 1 medium
Celery stalks, diced – 2–3
Smoked sausage or chicken/shrimp, sliced – 12 oz
Okra, sliced – 1 cup
Chopped tomatoes – 1 can (14 oz) or 2 cups fresh
White or kidney beans – 1 cup
Vegetable or chicken broth – 4–6 cups
Italian seasoning or Creole blend – 1 tsp
Garlic, minced – 3 cloves
Salt & black pepper – to taste
Fresh parsley or green onion – for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook 4–5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and sausage. Cook until browned.
4. Add okra, tomatoes, beans, broth, and seasoning.
5. Bring to boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes covered.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or green onion.
Notes
Use turkey or shrimp for lighter protein.
Add kale or spinach in the last 5 minutes.
Great with cornbread or white rice.
Spice it up with Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: southern swamp soup, sausage soup, okra soup, hearty dinner soup