Nigerian Soups

Efo riro is one of the most-loved Yoruba dishes — a rich, vegetable-forward stew that’s as comfortable on a weeknight table as it is at a big family gathering. If you grew up eating this and now want to recreate it wherever you’re living, or you’re simply curious what it is, this guide covers what…

If egusi soup is the soup most people outside Nigeria have heard of, ogbono soup is the one that surprises them — mostly because of its texture. Known for its smooth, stretchy “draw,” ogbono soup is a Nigerian favorite that’s simpler to make than people expect, once you know what you’re working with. Here’s what’s…

Egusi soup is, for a lot of Nigerians, the soup you measure other soups against. It’s rich, it’s hearty, and depending on which part of Nigeria your family is from, no two pots taste exactly the same. If you’re now living in the US, UK, or Canada and craving the version your mother or grandmother…

Edikaikong Soup Recipe: How to Cook Authentic Edikang Ikong Soup Edikaikong soup, also commonly written as Edikang Ikong soup, is a rich West African vegetable soup known for its generous combination of leafy greens, palm oil, seafood and meat. Traditional versions are prepared with ugu (fluted pumpkin leaves) and waterleaf, together with ingredients such as…