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Name: Traditional Egusi Soup from Niger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Niger
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or dried melon seeds (egusi); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups okra (optional), sliced; 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup palm oil or vegetable oil; 2 liters chicken or vegetable stock; 1 small green chili pepper, chopped (optional); Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Egusi Soup

Niger

West Africa

A rich, green soup made with melon seeds, vegetables, and spices.

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