Nigerian Vegetable Soup
Assorted beef, ground crayfish and ogili come together in this beef β 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Soak the stockfish in hot water for about 30 minutes until softened, then drain and break it into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the assorted beef in a pot with one chopped onion, one crumbled seasoning cube and a little salt, add just enough water to cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the meat is tender, then add the stockfish for the final 10 minutes.
- Blend the bell peppers, scotch bonnet and the second onion into a coarse paste and stir it into the pot, simmering for 8 to 10 minutes so the raw pepper flavour cooks out.
- Pour in the palm oil, then add the ground crayfish, ogili and the remaining seasoning cube, and let it bubble gently for 5 minutes to bring the flavours together.
- Taste the broth and adjust the salt, keeping in mind the greens will release a little water once added.
- Stir in the chopped leafy greens, cook for just 3 to 5 minutes so they wilt but stay vibrant, then turn off the heat and serve hot with a swallow of your choice.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Blender
Tips & common questions
How long does Nigerian Vegetable Soup take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Nigerian Vegetable Soup is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Nigerian fish and vegetable soup in Lagos..jpg by Virgil Stockwell, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.