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Egusi Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Egusi seeds (ground melon seeds)
  • 2 Cups Beef or Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Diced Onions
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 Cup Palm Oil
  • 2 Cups Diced Vegetables (such as spinach, collard greens, or pumpkin leaves)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Cups Cooked and Diced Meat (such as beef, chicken, or fish)
  • 1 Cup Crayfish (ground or whole) Optional

Instructions

  • In a pot, bring the broth to a boil.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, onions, and garlic to the pot and stir.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • In a separate pan, heat the palm oil over medium heat.
  • Add the Egusi seeds to the pan and stir constantly until they are golden brown.
  • Slowly pour the Egusi mixture into the pot with the broth.Stir the soup well, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the diced vegetables and stir.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the diced meat and crayfish (if using) to the pot, and stir well.
  • Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot with rice or fufu (Eba, Amala,Iyan)