White Soup (ofe Nsala Bliss)

White Soup, also known as Ofe Nsala, is a traditional Nigerian soup that is rich in flavor and often enjoyed with pounded yam or fufu. This recipe will guide you through the process of making this delicious and comforting dish.

White Soup (ofe Nsala Bliss)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 pound of assorted meat (goat meat, chicken, or beef)
  • 1 cup of ground crayfish
  • 2 cups of yam powder
  • 2 tablespoons of ground pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 seasoning cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • Uziza leaves or spinach for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the assorted meat in a pot, add water, and cook until tender.
  2. Add the chopped onions, ground crayfish, seasoning cubes, and ground pepper to the pot.
  3. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the yam powder gradually while stirring to avoid lumps.
  5. Cover the pot and let it cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more water if necessary.
  7. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Garnish with uziza leaves or spinach before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Pot Spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove Blender (optional for grinding crayfish)

Serving suggestions

Serve the White Soup hot with pounded yam or fufu for a delightful meal.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of different meats in the soup.

Cost

$20