Egusi Soup

Recipesfull introduces to you: More Soup Recipes. (Egusi Soup). This soup is native to West Africa (Nigeria) and many of my American as well as Nigerian friends have enjoyed it. It is a great soup for those who like to try something different every once in a while. Ground Egusi seeds give this soup a unique color and flavor. If you can't find Egusi seeds, you can substitute pumpkin seeds. Any combination of crab, shrimp and smoked fish can be used in place of the shrimp. Drained, smoked oysters and chicken can be used in place of the beef.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr20 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Egusi Soup

Ingredients

¾ cup pumpkin seeds

1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat

½ cup peanut oil

2 large tomatoes

chopped

1 small onion

chopped

2 habanero peppers

seeded and minced

18 ounces tomato sauce

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 ½ cups water

2 pounds fresh shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 pound fresh spinach

washed and chopped

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Directions

Step 1

Place pumpkin seeds in a blender and blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until mixture is a powdery paste. Set aside.

Step 2

Wash beef and cut into bite-size cubes. Season with salt. In large pot heat oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add beef and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown but not cooked through.

Step 3

Place tomatoes onions and pepper in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Add tomato mixture to meat reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is tender.

Step 4

Add tomato sauce water and shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add spinach and ground pumpkin seeds and continue to simmer 10 minutes more.

Nutritional Information

Egusi Soup

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 757.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 60g 120%

Carbohydrates: 16.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 7g

Fat: 51g 78%

Saturated Fat: 14g 70%

Cholesterol: 306mg 102%

Vitamin A Iu: 8373.9IU 168%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.6mg 174%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 59%

Vitamin C: 41.8mg 70%

Folate: 190.1mcg 48%

Calcium: 191.8mg 19%

Iron: 11.7mg 65%

Magnesium: 254.7mg 91%

Potassium: 1705.5mg 48%

Sodium: 858.3mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 458.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.