Okro pepper soup

49g protein · 35 min · 302 kcal

Okro pepper soup

Okro pepper soup is a simple, spicy, delicious Nigerian soup that originated in the Southern part of Nigeria where it’s commonly referred to as Igbagba Ofofo or Gbagbafo by the natives.

35 min6 servings302 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 2 lb catfish ( cut into chunks)
  • 1 smoked fish (or any smoked fish)
  • 1 lb okra (chopped or finely sliced)
  • 8 ounces Kale (spinach, ugwu, sliced)
  • 1 onion (large chopped finely)
  • 1 scotch bonnet
  • 2 tbsp crayfish (ground )
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 bouillon cubes
  • Cayenne pepper (or red chili flakes to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 Cup Periwinkle

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop half of the okra, and slice the other half.

  2. 2

    Add the water, onion, scotch bonnet, salt, seasoning cubes, and ground pepper in a pot and leave to boil

  3. 3

    Place the clean, fresh fish in the seasoned water and cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the peppersoup spice and Crayfish and continue to cook for a couple of more minutes until the fish is well-cooked. Remove from the water and set aside

  4. 4

    Add the shrimps, and periwinkle and cook till shrimps are pink on the inside

  5. 5

    Add the okra and cook for about two minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in the sliced vegetables and return the fish back to the pot of soup. Leave to simmer for about 2 to 3 more minutes

  7. 7

    Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

  8. 8

    Serve hot alone or with a staple of choice.

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