Okra Fish Soup

This thick, luscious soup is deeply indebted to West African ingredients and cooking techniques, adapted to a uniquely Curaçaoan context. Aromatics such as onion and garlic, along with fresh thyme sprigs, are combined with whatever fresh seafood is available. This pared-down version starts with a simple, adaptable fish stock. The signature aspect of this dish is the abundant okra, which creates a one-of-a-kind broth that strings up like melted cheese when scooped out of the pot. And like so