Pumpkin Leaf (Ugu) Soup
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Pumpkin Leaf (Ugu) Soup

NUTRITION · PER SERVING65M COOK
CAL 23%·PRO 51%
CARBS 21G18% OF CAL
6G FIBER0G ADDED5G INTRINSIC9G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 33G64% OF CAL
7G SAT26G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A West African pumpkin and pumpkin leaf soup enriched with groundnut sauce, smoked meat, and stockfish. Creamy and hearty with umami depth. Served alongside fufu or rice, it makes a complete, protein-rich meal.

mainsoupbeefshellfishdairy freegluten free
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 8 ounces (225g) groundnuts (or skinless peanuts (about 1 cup))
  • 1 pound (450g) fresh pumpkin leaves (or spinach (or more))
  • boiling and ice water (for blanching)
  • ¾ pound (350g) assorted meat ((beef, smoked turkey, etc.))
  • ¼ pound (120g) stockfish ((see notes))
  • 1 medium onion, (coarsely chopped (for the broth))
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, (sliced and divided)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tomatoes, (chopped)
  • ½ cup (31g) ground crayfish
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) Maggi (or bouillon (optional))
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
PREP
30M
SODIUM
675MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.