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.
- 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)
- If using whole ogbono seeds, grind it using a mortar and pestle set or a coffee grinder. Skip if using pre-ground seeds.
- 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. Stir until it’s thoroughly coated.
- 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.
- Bring to a boil, then set to low heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring intermittently.
- Add in the meats and spices.
- Taste for salt and add some if needed.
- If it becomes too thick, add a little more water.
- Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped spinach and let simmer on low for about 2 more minutes.
- 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.