Ogbono Soup (Draw Soup)

5 from 4 votes

Ogbono soup is a rich, Nigerian soup made from Ogbono seeds (ground African bush mango seeds), palm oil and assorted meats. Eat ogbono soup with fufu dishes for a delectable Nigerian dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Nigerian

Servings:

Calories: 425kcal

Author: Tayo Oredola

Ingredients

1 cup ogbono seeds
1 lb beef cooked
8 oz shaki (tripe) cooked
12 oz cow feet cooked
¾ cup palm oil
2 cups spinach chopped
1 tablespoon bouillon powder or 2 maggi stock cubes
1 tablespoon ground crayfish
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 - 4 cups meat stock
salt to taste

Instructions

If using whole ogbono seeds, grind it using a mortar and pestle set or a coffee grinder. Skip if using pre-ground seeds.
1 cup ogbono seeds
In a large pot, add some palm oil on low heat and add the ogbono seeds.
¾ cup palm oil
Mix in the ogbono seeds and break any lumps with a serving spoon. Stir until it’s thoroughly coated.
Add the stock and stir. Add about a cup at a time until you reach your desired thickness. If you dont have enough stock, add water.
2 - 4 cups meat stock
Bring to a boil, then set to low heat and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring intermittently.
Add in the meats and spices.
1 lb beef, 8 oz shaki (tripe), 12 oz cow feet, 1 tablespoon bouillon powder, 1 tablespoon ground crayfish, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Taste for salt and add some if needed.
salt
If it becomes too thick, add a little more water.
Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add the chopped spinach and let simmer on low for about 2 more minutes.
2 cups spinach
Your ogbono soup is ready to serve!

Notes

When you add the ogbono to the palm oil, make sure it’s on low heat and watch it carefully so it does not burn.
Add stock or water to the soup, stirring one cup at a time. Watch carefully and STOP when you reach your desired consistency.
If you buy pre-ground ogbono seeds and they lose their freshness, the soup's texture might be off. Keep them in an airtight container or, better still, buy whole seeds and grind them when you need them.
You can substitute spinach with pumpkin leaves, collard greens, or bitter leaf, or leave out the vegetables entirely if you wish.
Use your favorite meat choice or whatever you have on hand. You can make it yours!

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