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Palm Oil Soup Recipe

West African · Soup · 65 min total

A rich, savory soup from West Africa, made with red palm oil, vegetables, and protein, often served with fufu or rice.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red palm oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 pound beef or chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups beef or chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
• 1 cup chopped okra
• 2 medium tomatoes, blended
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 smoked fish (optional, flaked)

Instructions

1. Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add beef or chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in blended tomatoes and tomato paste, cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in broth, add cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meat is tender.
6. Add okra and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in spinach or kale and smoked fish (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until greens are wilted.
8. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, omit meat and use vegetable broth, adding more okra and greens.
• Serve with fufu, pounded yam, or rice.
• Palm oil can be found in African or international grocery stores.

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