African Okra Soup

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1. 1Step 1: Rinse the meats thoroughly, then put them in a pot. Add water to just above the meat. Add salt and seasoning cubes (Maggi) as needed. Also add half a medium onion (chopped). Cover and cook on high heat until the meat is tender.
2. 2Step 2: Start boiling tougher meats first before adding the other meats, or boil all the meats at the same time and take out the ones that get tender first, leaving the others to cook.
3. 3Step 3: A pressure cooker or an instant pot makes boiling the meats easier.
4. 4Step 4: Place a pot on high heat and pour in the palm oil. Let it heat up for 2 to 3 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium high and add the onions. Sauté for about 1 minute, stirring from time to time.
5. 5Step 5: Add the crayfish to the pot and stir for only a few seconds to release its flavor. Do not allow the crayfish in oil for long or it will burn.
6. 6Step 6: Add the cooked meats to the pot, followed by their stock. Bring to a simmer, spooning some of the liquid over the meats if they are not completely submerged.
7. 7Step 7: Add the smoked fish to the pot. Taste for salt, then add the 2 seasoning cubes. Note that seasoning cubes are salty, so use less if your stock was salty enough. Let everything simmer together on medium heat.
8. 8Step 8: Add the habanero peppers whole to the pot. This softens the peppers so those who want spicy soup can press some of the pepper into their soup to release its spiciness.
9. 9Step 9: If you want the entire soup spicy, blend one habanero pepper with water and add it to the soup.
10. 10Step 10: While the pot simmers, prepare the okra. Place about a cup of the okra into a blender or food processor and pulse about 2 seconds at a time to achieve a chopped consistency. Repeat with all the okra.
11. 11Step 11: Add the okra to the pot. Gently stir to ensure it is evenly distributed. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
12. 12Step 12: Add the spinach to the pot and stir in. Let everything cook for another 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve hot with your fufu of choice.