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Egusi Soup Recipe

A delicious and hearty Nigerian soup made with ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and assorted meats.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nigerian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Egusi (ground melon seeds)
  • 1 cup Palm oil
  • 1 lb Assorted meats (beef, tripe, goat meat)
  • 2 cups Spinach or bitterleaf chopped
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Stock or water
  • 1 tablespoon Ground crayfish
  • 2 cubes Bouillon
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend the egusi with a bit of water to form a thick paste.
  2. 2. Heat the palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and fry until translucent.
  3. 3. Add the egusi paste and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. 4. Add the assorted meats and cook for another 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Pour in the stock or water, ground crayfish, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. 7. Add the chopped spinach or bitterleaf and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. 8. Serve hot with pounded yam, fufu, or rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Egusi Soup, Nigerian Cuisine
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