Ofe Onugbu (Bitter Leaf Soup)

Name: Ofe Onugbu (Bitter Leaf Soup)
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings

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Ofe onugbu, or bitterleaf soup, is a traditional Nigerian soup commonly eaten by the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria. It is prepared with thoroughly washed bitter leaves, meat, palm oil, local spices, and a thickener such as cocoyam, achi, or ofor. The soup is known for its rich flavor and slightly bitter taste. Serve with a swallow, such as pounded yam, eba (garri), or wheat meal.

Cooking time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

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