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