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Egusi Soup Recipe

A rich and hearty Nigerian soup made with ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and assorted meats.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nigerian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 550 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Egusi (melon seeds) ground
  • 1 cup Palm oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Spinach or bitter leaf washed and chopped
  • 1 pound Assorted meats (beef, tripe, goat meat) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Stock or water
  • 2 tablespoons Ground crayfish
  • 2 teaspoons Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Blend the egusi seeds with a bit of water until smooth.
  2. 2. Heat the palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. 3. Add the ground egusi to the pot and stir continuously for about 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the assorted meats and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5. Pour in the stock or water, ground crayfish, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
  7. 7. Add the chopped spinach or bitter leaf and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. 8. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Egusi Soup
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