Egusi Soup
Dinner · Nigerian · Ready in 45 min · Serves 2
A rich, creamy soup made with ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and meat or fish. A beloved Nigerian classic that's hearty and deeply flavorful.
Per serving
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 12 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs
- Iron46%
- Vitamin D1%
- B1292%
- Zinc101%
- Magnesium81%
- Omega-316%
- Vitamin C35%
Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers
Ingredients
- 100 g Ground egusi (melon seeds)
- 200 g Beef (or fish)
- 150 g Spinach (or pumpkin leaves)
- 60 g Onion
- 40 ml Palm oil
- 500 ml Beef broth (or fish)
- 1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper
- 3 g Salt and seasoning
Method
- 1
If using beef, boil in salted water for 10 minutes until partially cooked. If using fish, skip this step. Set aside.
- 2
Heat palm oil in a large pot. Dice onion finely and fry until golden. Add the cooked meat or fish, stir well.
- 3
Mix ground egusi with a little broth until smooth, then pour into the pot. Add remaining broth, scotch bonnet, and seasoning. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- 4
After 15 minutes, add chopped spinach or pumpkin leaves. Simmer for 10 more minutes until leaves are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning.
