Ogbono soup is a hate-it-or-love-it stew. Its appeal? Chunks of meat and fish in a comforting and hearty draw soup. My son doesn’t eat it, but I just tell him he doesn’t know what he’s missing and eat it all myself. When my cousin brought home some ogbono seeds a while back (a gift from his friend), I knew precisely what I wanted to do with them. I had to whip up a tasty ogbono soup paired with homemade pounded yams shaped into bite-sized dumplings. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been more conscious about my yams since watching a TV documentary about the commercialized powdered stuff. Ogbono soup is a draw soup. So what’s that? It’s a stew with enough viscosity to make it stick to a swallow. What’s a swallow? It’s a starchy root or grain pounded into a sticky paste and turned into a yummy breadlike dish. Fufu and pounded yams are two examples. You tear off a chunk and dip it into the draw for utensil-free eating. Yes, that’s the appeal for most folks.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Ogbono Soup
Prepare the Meat Make the Soup
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
And oh, do you know that this ogbono soup reheats well? Let it rest overnight and reheat the following day. You’ll be surprised at how the flavors have melded together. Delicious! And oh, do you know that this Ogbono soup reheats well? Let it rest overnight and reheat the following day. You’ll be surprised at how the flavors have melded together. Pair it with some pounded yams or other choices of fufu for a more indulgent meal!
Serving and Storage
Storing Ogbono – Store the unused ground ogbono tightly sealed in a zip lock bag away from moisture to keep it fresher longer. Leftover Ogbono Soup will keep refrigerated for 4-5 days and frozen for three months. Reheat your soup in a saucepan over low heat until it comes to a boil. Then simmer for about five minutes or until the meat heats through. Done!
What to Serve With Ogbono Soup
There are a few ways to serve ogbono soup. Some like it plain with no added veggies, while others love some bite-size chunks of veggies and meats. However, I’m a carnivore – lots of protein. But if meat is not your thing, go with smoked fish and shrimp. Yes, yes, yes!!! However, one thing you definitely need for an authentic West African meal is ugali, cassava fufu, or pounded yams. That, my friend, makes a complete meal.
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Conclusion
Whether you’re looking for nutritious recipes or just want something deliciously out of the ordinary, this ogbono soup recipe is your ticket. Try it out, and you’ll surely have another delicious recipe to amaze your family. Would you like even more drool-worthy recipes? Then please sign up for my newsletter for the latest and greatest. Thank you:)
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