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Ogbono Soup (Draw Soup)
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Ogbono Soup (Draw Soup)

Ogbono soup is a rich, Nigerian soup made from Ogbono seeds (ground African bush mango seeds), palm oil and assorted meats.

By Test Kitchen · Nigeria · 2 min ·
Ingredients · Servings 8
  • 1 cup ogbono seeds
  • 1 lb beef (cooked)
  • 8 oz shaki (tripe) (cooked)
  • 12 oz cow feet (cooked)
  • ¾ cup palm oil
  • 2 cups spinach (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp bouillon powder (or 2 maggi stock cubes)
  • 1 tbsp ground crayfish
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 - 4 cups meat stock
  • salt (to taste)
Method · 45 min
  1. If using whole ogbono seeds, grind it using a mortar and pestle set or a coffee grinder. Skip if using pre-ground seeds.
  2. In a large pot, add some palm oil on low heat and add the ogbono seeds.
  3. Mix in the ogbono seeds and break any lumps with a serving spoon. Stir until it’s thoroughly coated.
  4. Add the stock and stir. Add about a cup at a time until you reach your desired thickness. If you dont have enough stock, add water.
  5. Bring to a boil, then set to low heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring intermittently.
  6. Add in the meats and spices.
  7. Taste for salt and add some if needed.
  8. If it becomes too thick, add a little more water.
  9. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  10. Add the chopped spinach and let simmer on low for about 2 more minutes.
  11. Your ogbono soup is ready to serve!

Eat ogbono soup with fufu dishes for a delectable Nigerian dish! Components 1 cup ogbono seeds 1 lb beef (cooked) 8 oz shaki (tripe) (cooked) 12 oz cow feet (cooked) ¾ cup palm oil 2 cups spinach (chopped) 1 tbsp bouillon powder (or 2 maggi stock cubes) 1 tbsp ground crayfish 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 2 - 4 cups meat stock salt (to taste) Method If using whole ogbono seeds, grind it using a mortar and pestle set or a coffee grinder. In a large pot, add some palm oil on low heat and add the ogbono seeds.

Mix in the ogbono seeds and break any lumps with a serving spoon. Add about a cup at a time until you reach your desired thickness.

Bring to a boil, then set to low heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring intermittently. If it becomes too thick, add a little more water.

Add the chopped spinach and let simmer on low for about 2 more minutes.

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