Authentic Egusi Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1.5 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• salt to taste
• 0.5 cup peanut oil
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 18 ounces tomato sauce
• 1.5 cups water
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped

Instructions

1. Grind egusi seeds in a blender until they form a fine powder, approximately 30 to 40 seconds. Set the ground egusi aside.
2. Cut beef into small, bite-sized cubes. Season the beef cubes generously with salt.
3. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook in the hot oil until browned on all sides but not fully cooked, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Combine tomatoes, onion, and peppers in a blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency, around 30 seconds. Pour the tomato mixture into the pot with the beef. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the meat becomes tender.
5. Add shrimp, tomato sauce, water, and tomato paste to the pot. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Incorporate spinach and the ground egusi seeds into the soup. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, ensuring the spinach wilts and the flavors are fully integrated.

Nutrition

• Calories: 758 kcal
• Fat Content: 51 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 858 mg
• Protein Content: 60 g
• Cholesterol Content: 306 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g