Soups – Afro Kitchen NL

Catfish Pepper Soup

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 03:40:51 +0000

Catfish Pepper Soup is that Nigerian pepper soup that is usually eaten in exclusive Nigerian bars and restaurants. It is a warm and soothing West African soup, simmered in a flavorful, spicy broth made up of catfish, vegetables, and spices. It is so healthy, nourishing, and satisfying.

Edikang Ikong (Pumpkin Leaf) Soup

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:20:19 +0000

Edikang Ikong (a.k.a Edikaikong) or Pumpkin Leaves (Vegetable) Soup has its origin in the Efik/Ibibio tribe of South-South Nigeria. “Edikaikong” as it is popularly called by them is a very nutritious delicacy and is prepared using fresh Pumpkin leaves (Ugwu) and Waterleaf. It is usually garnished with rich animal protein such as Goat meat, Beef, Stockfish, smoked fish, dried fish, etc. depending on the consumer’s preference. Some people even add periwinkles which are highly nutritious seafood. Prepared with the best ingredients, Edikaikong soup always keeps the consumer coming back for more and it can be eaten alone or in combination with any carbohydrate of choice (e.g. Rice, Eba, Fufu, Pounded Yam, etc.)

Menu Description

Vegetable soup is a highly nutritious soup prepared with the best ingredients. It is rich in major vitamins and minerals and below is a list of the ingredients used in preparing the sumptuous delicacy:

Pumpkin (Ugwu) leaves

Malabar Spinach (or Waterleaf)

Crayfish

Pepper

Onions

Animal Protein (Beef/ Goat meat, Stockfish, Smoked fish, Dried fish, etc.)

Periwinkles (optional)

Palm oil

Any Seasoning of choice

Salt to taste

Pepper Soup (Goat Meat)

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 04:01:23 +0000

Pepper soup is a delicious delicacy made basically with preferred animal protein, pepper, and great spicy ingredients. It is rich in nutrients and is very aromatic. The amount of spice used to prepare it is based on preference because while some people like it extra spicy, some will go with just a little spice to taste. It is very enjoyable and the amount of animal protein used to prepare it is what usually endears people to it. It is made with variations of animal protein; some people prefer goat meat, some fish while some others prefer assorted meat which has a variety of meat from either goat or cow parts. Whatever the preference, pepper soup tastes great every time and can be eaten alone or served with rice, pounded yam, or any carbohydrate of choice. Below is a list of the basic ingredients which can be used either with goat meat, fish, or assorted meat.

- Pepper
- Crayfish
- Scent leaf
- Pepper soup spice
- Salt
- Any seasoning of choice

Pepper soup is rich in nutrients, aroma and has great health benefits. It boosts the immune system, increases metabolic rate, and helps in treating diarrhea.

Okra Soup

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:28:48 +0000

Okra soup is a rich delicacy prepared with okra plant and sometimes pumpkin leaves (ugwu). It is a very nutritious soup and is rich in flavour. It is also has great taste and is enjoyed by both the young and the old. It is either eaten alone or served with different kinds of swallow such as fufu, eba, pounded yam, etc. Okra soup is made with great ingredients and below is a list of them.

- Okra plant
- Pumpkin Leaves (Ugwu) based on preference
- Assorted meat and fish based on preference
- Pepper
- Crayfish
- Palm oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Any seasoning of choice

Okra soup is a very delicious soup and it is rich in nutrients. It has great health benefits and it is also beneficial to pregnant women.

Ogbono Soup

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:26:18 +0000

Ogbono soup is also known as draw soup and it is a popular Nigerian delicacy. It is made with ogbono seeds (ground African mango seeds) and has a great taste and aroma. It is very nutritious and has very rich flavors which makes it one of the most preferred soups on occasions. The ingredients used to prepare it to range from assorted meats to aromatic and traditional spices. Chief amongst soups, ogbono soup has gained its way into the heart of everyone who dares to try it. Below is a list of the ingredients used in creating this masterpiece soup:

- Ground Ogbono seeds
- Assorted meat and fish, base on preference
- Palm oil
- Crayfish
- Pepper
- Any seasoning of choice
- Salt (to taste)
- Traditional spices
- Okra and Leafy vegetable (either Pumpkin leaves or spinach)

Note: Some people prefer to use bitter leaf as the vegetable instead of Okra and Ugwu.

Ogbono soup is a very well recommended soup because though it is very delicious, it also has great health benefits such as serving as a weight loss aid and reduces levels of cholesterol. It also regulates blood sugar and blood pressure.

Ofe Onugbu (Bitterleaf Soup)

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:23:58 +0000

Bitterleaf soup is made with great ingredients and though the name may turn the consumer off at first, it is usually desirable after the first taste. It is a delicious delicacy that has great health and nutritional benefits. Also known as Ofe Onugbu, bitterleaf soup is stocked with flavoursome meat, fish and cocoyam. Below is a list of the ingredients used:

- Bitterleaf
- Meat (of choice)
- Fish
- Crayfish
- Pepper
- Palm oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Any seasoning of choice
- Cocoyam

Bitterleaf soup can be served with fufu, eba, pounded yam or any swallow of choice. It reduces blood sugar, cures fever and also increases metabolism hence may help in reducing weight.

Eforiro (Vegetable Soup)

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:21:05 +0000

- Freshly leafy green.
- Spinach
- Crayfish
- Pepper
- Onions
- Animal Protein (Beef/ Goat meat, Stock fish, Smoked fish, Dried fish etc.)
- Palm oil
- Any Seasoning of choice
- Salt to taste

Vegetable soup is rich in fibre and essential amino acids. It aids digestion and improves the immune system.

Egusi (Melon) soup

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 07:16:40 +0000

Egusi soup is a major delicacy in the South East part of Nigeria and it gains its popularity from its unique taste and flavour. It is quite appetizing and is prepared with ground melon seeds. It is sometimes called Melon soup. It is very easy to prepare and you can never go wrong with Egusi soup because it is loved both by the young and the old. The Ingredients used in preparing Egusi soup are:

- Melon Seeds (pumpkin seeds)
- Crayfish
- Pepper
- Tomatoes (optional)
- Meat (of choice)
- Fish
- Palm oil
- Pumpkin leaf (Ugwu), Spinach or Bitter leaf
- Salt (to taste)
- Any seasoning of choice

Egusi soup is rich in nutrients. It helps to improve vision and aids in digestion amongst other health benefits.