Today, we will show you how to cook vegetable soup with Ugu and waterleaf. Ugu and waterleaf soup are nutritious soup that is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients. You have reached the right place if you want to learn how to make vegetable soup with Ugu or waterleaf. This is how to make delicious vegetable soup.
How to cook vegetable soup with Ugu or waterleaf
This soup is also known by the name Edikaikong soup. This soup is a great source of vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. Here’s how to make it.
Ingredients
- 0.5 kilos of roasted/dried fish
- 1 cup of crayfish
- 10 to 12 cups of waterleaf
- 6 cups of Ugu leaf
- 1 cup of palm oil
- Average-sized stockfish head
- The meat you prefer (assorted is the best)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3-4 cubes of Maggi or Knorr
- 1 cup of periwinkles (to taste)
- Two tablespoons of Ofor or Achi
- Half a cup of onions.
If you wish to cook more or less, the measurement can be adjusted.
Instructions
Read Also: How to cook Edikang Ikong (Edikaikong Soup)
1. Rinse the meat in water, then place it in a large saucepan. Mix in the onion and spices. Cook the mixture for about half an hour.
2. The crayfish, periwinkles, and mussels should be washed under cold water before being added to the pan. To be fully ready, wait until the meat has become about 3/4 soft.
3. To get rid of dirt or sand from the head of the stockfish, rinse it in hot water. Then mix the mixture with the rest. Add the fish at the beginning if it is extremely dry.
4. Cut Ugu and water leaves into small pieces. It is convenient to purchase already-sliced leaves. The leaves are often sliced by the sellers. You can use a chopping board or a sharp knife to cut the leaves.
1. To get rid of the sand, place the leaves in separate containers and rinse with water. You can wash Ugu before cutting, but water must be used to clean the leaves.
2. To boil the ingredients, add 1 cup palm oil (250ml)
3. You can add spices to suit your personal taste. Continue to cook the dish for 10 minutes. All ingredients should be boiled with a small amount of water.
4. Mix the soup and taste it. Then, decide if you need to add any spices.
5. Mix the water and leave it to stand for three minutes.
6. Mix together seafood, Knorr, and Maggi.
7. Add ground Ofor and Achi (1 large spoon) if desired. Add your Ugu leaves.
Let the soup simmer for 5 more minutes by covering the pan with a cover.
That’s all! This soup is delicious! Enjoy the unique taste. Invite your friends and family to join you for dinner. Your cooking skills will be appreciated by them. You can also add a second dish, such as fufu or Semovita to the feast.
These are the steps to make vegetable soup with waterleaf and Ugu. Bonne Appetit
