Name: Egusi Soup (Vegan and Oil-free) By The Veganri
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Nigerian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup ground Egusi; 1 cup vegetable stock; 3 fresh roma tomatoes chopped; 1 scotch bonnet pepper (habanero); 1 red bell pepper chopped; 3 cloves of garlic peeled; 1 large onions chopped; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp dry thyme; 1 tbsp seasoning blend; 1 bunch Spinach or dark green vegetable of choice; 1 cup mushrooms optional; Salt to taste

Featuring the wildly enjoyed West African egusi seeds, this high-energy, high-protein soup has crumbly tender texture intertwined with a luscious rich taste. It ideally complements whole grains and earthy root veggies. This version is vegan and oil-free.

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Egusi Soup (Vegan and Oil-free) By The Veganri

Yields3 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins

Egusi Soup (melon soup) is the most popular soup in Nigeria. If you have never tried it, then you are truly missing out! Coarsely ground up egusi seeds thickens the soup and at the same time creates a crumbly tender texture with highly pleasant rich taste. Rich in protein and healthy fats, egusi soup complements hearty whole grains and earthy vegetables.

1 cup ground Egusi

1 cup vegetable stock

3 fresh roma tomatoes chopped

1 scotch bonnet pepper (habanero)

1 red bell pepper chopped

3 cloves of garlic peeled

1 large onions chopped

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp dry thyme

1 tbsp seasoning blend

1 bunch Spinach or dark green vegetable of choice

1 cup mushrooms optional