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Looking for Edo Black Soup recipe? You’re in the correct place because this recipe post would show you, step by step, how to make black soup the number 1 ultimate way.
It really doesn’t matter your language or ethnic group, if you try this soup and get it right, you are going to have the same experience as those that have been enjoying it for ages.
What Is Black Soup?
Black soup also known as Efirin soup, Scent leaf soup, or Eweluje is a popular and tasteful (Edo) Esan soup, it is quite delicious and easy to prepare. This turned out really delicious, I love it and I’m guessing you are going to love it too.
Most people complain about the dark color, it gets the color from the ground leaves. Same leave you already probably know and use for other Nigerian soups. The difference is that we ground it in this recipe.
Is Black Soup Healthy?
How To Make Nigerian Black Soup
This is one of the easiest Nigerian soups to cook. First, remove the stems from the basil leaves and rinse.
Add the leaves and ground egusi seeds to a blender with a little water and blend till pureed. Pour the blended mix into a pot.
There will still be quite a bit left in the blender because the mixture is very thick. Pour roughly 1 cup of water into the blender, give it a shake and pour it into the pot.
Add the palm oil, cayenne pepper, bouillon, and crayfish. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes on medium-high heat.
Add your cooked beef and stock. You can use water if you don’t have stock but will need to adjust the spices. Taste for salt and add some if you need it.
Cook for 10 minutes with the pot covered. If it is too thick, add just a little bit of water about a 1/2 cup at a time. Serve and enjoy!
What To Eat With Black Soup
Other Delicious Soups and Stews You Will Love:
- Ogbono soup: A viscous and hearty soup made with Ogbono seeds (wild mango seeds) that is laden with meats and fish and cooked in a light, delectable broth.
- Okra Soup: A well-loved soup!
- Chicken Pepper soup: This easy to put together chicken pepper soup is loaded with spicy, bold, and hearty flavors. It’s so easy to make and you can hardly go wrong putting this together.
- The best Egusi soup recipe: Trust me on this. It’s the best!
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Black Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- Assorted meat
- 1 bulb of onion
- 1 cup of scent leaf
- 2 cups of bitterleaf
- Stock fish
- Smoked fish
- 2 pieces of fresh pepper or 1 spoon of ground pepper
- Palm oil or banga sauce
- ½ cup of ground crayfish
- 3 seasoning cubes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and boil your meat with onion. Add seasoning cubes and salt. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Add your banga sauce, stock fish, smoked fish, pepper and crayfish. Leave to boil for 15 minutes. The mixture would get thick. Don’t forget to taste.
- Add the ground leaves and stir. Allow to cook for 5 – 7 minutes.
- Serve with your preferred choice of swallow.
