Ogbono Soup with Mixed Meat
A classic Nigerian soup thickened with ground ogbono seeds and loaded with tender meat and vegetables. Rich, savory, and deeply satisfying—ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown meat in batches without moving, ~3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Step 2
Add onion and garlic to the same pot. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Pour in stock and return meat to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes until meat is tender.
Step 4
Stir ground ogbono into 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the pot while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Step 5
Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens and darkens slightly.
Step 6
Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Step 7
Serve hot in bowls. Drizzle with a touch of palm oil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (5-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board and knife
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