Name: Nigerian Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500g assorted meat; 200g stockfish or smoked fish; 4 cups chopped spinach or ugu; 2 cups waterleaf; 1 cup palm oil; 1 medium onion; 2 Scotch bonnet peppers; 2 GINO Max Beef Cubes; ½ tsp GINO Thyme; 2 tbsp ground crayfish; ½ cup cooked cow skin, optional; Salt to taste

Nigerian Vegetable Soup

This hearty Nigerian vegetable soup is loaded with fresh greens, assorted meat, smoked fish and rich traditional flavours. Gino max beef cubes and Gino thyme help deepen the taste of the broth while allowing the vegetables and proteins to remain the stars of the dish. Pair it with your favourite swallow for a warm, satisfying meal the whole family can enjoy.

Cooking Method: Cook Cuisine: All Recipes, Nigerian Classics

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Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 1 hr 5 mins Difficulty: Advanced Servings: 6

Step-by-Step Method

1. Wash the assorted meat thoroughly and place in a pot with chopped onion, one Gino max beef cube, Gino thyme and a little salt.
2. Add a small amount of water and cook until the meat is tender.
3. Add the stockfish or smoked fish and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the palm oil, blended scotch bonnet and ground crayfish.
5. Add the remaining Gino max beef cube and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
6. Add the waterleaf and cook briefly until it begins to soften.
7. Add the chopped ugu or spinach.
8. Stir gently and cook for another 3–5 minutes. Avoid overcooking so the vegetables retain their colour and texture.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning.
10. Serve with pounded yam, eba, semovita or your favourite swallow.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 430kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g45%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nigerian Vegetable Soup

Nigerian Vegetable Soup