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Ogbono Soup with Bitter Leaf
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Ogbono Soup with Bitter Leaf

A variation of ogbono soup adding washed bitter leaf for a subtle bitter edge. Popular in Igbo households.

Total Time

1 hr 10 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Servings

6

Cuisine

Nigerian General

390kcal

Calories

30g

Protein

8g

Carbs

28g

Fat

4g

Fiber

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Wash bitter leaf thoroughly. Cook assorted meats until tender.

  2. 2

    Fry ground ogbono in palm oil on low heat. Add to meat stock with pepper, ogiri, and crayfish.

  3. 3

    Simmer 20 minutes until thick and draw.

  4. 4

    Add bitter leaf and dry fish. Cook 10 minutes. Serve with eba or pounded yam.

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