Ogbono Soup with Shrimp & Beef
Silky, thickened Nigerian stew built on ground ogbono seeds, loaded with shrimp and beef, served with a kick of scotch bonnet heat. Rich, filling, and ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring water to boil in a large pot. Add beef cubes and halved onion. Simmer 20 minutes until beef is tender.
Step 2
Pour palm oil into a separate bowl and whisk in ground ogbono until smooth and lump-free.
Step 3
Slowly pour ogbono mixture into the simmering broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Step 4
Add whole scotch bonnet pepper. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens.
Step 5
Add shrimp and stir. Cook 3–4 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Step 6
Remove and discard the scotch bonnet. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 7
Serve hot in bowls. Ladle soup and meat into each serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon or ladle
- small bowl for mixing
- whisk
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