How To Make Egusi Soup (Melon Seed Soup)

Creamy, spicy, and flavorful Egusi soup is a Nigerian favorite enjoyed with pounded yam, eba, or rice.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups ground egusi (melon seeds)
• 1/2 cup palm oil
• 1 onion (blended)
• 2 cups spinach or ugu leaves
• 1 tbsp ground crayfish
• Assorted meats (beef, tripe, stockfish)
• 1 scotch bonnet (blended)
• 2 cups meat stock
• Seasoning cubes
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Heat palm oil in a pot, add blended onion and pepper, and fry for 5–7 mins.
2. Stir in ground egusi and fry for 10 mins, adding meat stock gradually to form a thick paste.
3. Add cooked meats and crayfish.
4. Simmer for 10–15 mins, then stir in vegetables.
5. Season to taste and serve hot.