Name: African Okra and Egusi Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 cups of chopped okra; 1 cup of egusi (melon seeds); 2 tbsp of palm oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth; Salt and pepper to taste

African Okra and Egusi Soup Recipe

Merrielle Dunbar Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make African Okra and Egusi Soup Recipe

A hearty soup with a thick texture made with okra and egusi (melon seeds).

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups of chopped okra
1 cup of egusi (melon seeds)
2 tbsp of palm oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a pan, heat the palm oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook until translucent.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
Add the egusi (melon seeds) and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
Add the broth and chopped okra. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories : 311kcal
Total Fat : 22g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 732mg
Total Carbohydrates : 19g
Dietary Fiber : 6g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 14g

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