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Egusi Soup Recipe

A rich and hearty West African soup made with ground melon seeds, vegetables, and meat or fish.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine West African
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Blender
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Egusi (melon seeds) ground
  • 1 cup Palm oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 cups Spinach chopped
  • 1 pound Beef or Fish cut into pieces
  • 2 cups Stock or Water
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Blend the egusi seeds until smooth.
  • 2. Heat the palm oil in a pot over medium heat.
  • 3. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
  • 4. Add the ground egusi and stir continuously for about 10 minutes.
  • 5. Add the meat or fish and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • 6. Pour in the stock or water and bring to a boil.
  • 7. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 8. Add the chopped spinach, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • 9. Serve hot with fufu or rice.

Notes:

Egusi soup is a staple in many West African homes. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Egusi Soup
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