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How to make Ewedu soup

How to Make Ewedu Soup

Ewedu soup is one very popular soup among Nigerians. Particularly among the Yoruba’s,who are notorious for consuming it with Amala.

Course Main Course
Cuisine African Food
Keyword African food, African soup, Ewedu, Ewedu soup, Nigerian food, Nigerian soup
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 2 people
Calories 176 kcal
Author Dennis Errikson

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Ewedu Leaves
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Locust Bean (Iru)
  • 1 tbsp Ground Crayfish
  • 1 cude Seasoning (Maggi/Knorr)
  • 1 tbsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Carefully pick Ewedu leaves avoiding the stems.Wash the leaves properly with enough water to remove any traces of sand.

  2. Add the washed leaves to a pot of 1.5 cups of boiling water and cook the leaves until it is soft.

  3. Allow the leaves to cool a bit before blending it.

  4. When the leaves have cooled enough, blend them until they are very smooth.

  5. Transfer the Ewedu back into the pot. Now addground crayfish, locust bean, seasoning and salt to taste.

  6. Allow to simmer for a few minutes.

  7. Your Ewedu is ready.