Top 3 Trending African Soups you should try
1. Egusi Soup: The Velvety Melon-Seed Masterpiece
Imagine a spoonful of golden, nutty richness—this is the essence of Egusi Soup.
Why it’s trending:
beloved in West Africa, it's finding fresh life on global platforms as a made-for-sharing comfort dish. Food bloggers and chefs are turning it into everything from one‑pot meals to vegan versions .
Core ingredients:
ground egusi seeds, red palm oil, dried crayfish, tomatoes (sometimes), leafy greens, and assorted proteins.
Cooking vibe:
You fry the egusi paste in hot palm oil, release its nutty aroma, add crayfish and meat, stir in greens near the end—and serve with fufu, garri, or rice.
Fun Look:
“Turn melon seeds and crayfish into a flavour bomb that feels like home, yet surprises the taste buds.”
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2. Owo Soup: The Palm-Oil and Garri Alchemy
This is not your everyday stew—it’s a ceremony in a bowl.
Why it’s trending:
it’s fascinating audiences with its unconventional base of garri soaked in palm oil and thickened with potash, creating a velvety, slightly chewy texture that’s as intriguing as it is delicious .
Core ingredients:
palm oil, garri (cassava granules), potash (to thicken), fish or beef, crayfish, seasoning spices.
Cooking vibe:
blend potash into warm palm oil, stir in garri until silky smooth, add crayfish and fish, and simmer until oil floats to the surface.
Fun hook:
“What happens when palm oil meets garri in a pot? A soup so silky it defies expectation.”
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3. Edo Black Soup: A Herbal Symphony in Green
Bold, nutritious, and deeply cultural, this soup is making waves.
Why it’s trending:
it’s being rediscovered as a healthful alternative—its leafy blend offers antioxidants and complex herbal flavors, all delivered with the unmistakable richness of palm oil and crayfish .
Core ingredients:
scent leaf, uziza leaf, bitter leaf (blended), palm oil, crayfish, beef or fish, seasoning.
Cooking vibe:
simmer proteins with onions, add the blended leaves, stir in palm oil and crayfish for a savory – herbal immersion.
Fun hook:
“Dive into a forest in a bowl—bold green flavors, smoky depth, and ancient story.”
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