Name: Authentic Egusi Soup Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Nigeria
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or dried egusi seeds; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley or cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons palm oil or vegetable oil; Salt to taste; Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Egusi Soup 🇳🇬 Nigeria

A creamy soup made with ground melon seeds, often served with fufu or rice.

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