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Banga Soup Recipe

Ultimate Banga Soup Recipe for Hearty Family Comfort

This Banga Soup Recipe delivers rich and nutty flavors, perfect for hearty family comfort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 can Palm Nut Concentrate Canned for convenience
  • 4-5 cups Water Adjust for desired consistency
  • 1-2 sticks Oburunbebe Stick Can substitute with dried basil
  • 1 medium Onion (Blended) Leeks or shallots can be a substitute
Flavor Boost
  • 2 tablespoons Crayfish Can replace with ground shrimp or omit
  • 1-2 pieces Scotch Bonnet Peppers Adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Banga Spice Mix Or use your own mix of similar spices
Protein and Texture
  • 1 cup Stockfish Can substitute with dried fish or chicken
  • 1 pound Catfish Any firm white fish or shrimp can be used
Final Touches
  • 1 cup Beletete Leaves Can substitute with bitter leaves or scent leaves
  • 1 cube Seasoning Cube Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large pot, combine 4–5 cups of water with canned palm nut concentrate, stirring well to fully incorporate. Place the pot on medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1–2 Oburunbebe sticks to the pot, allowing their unique flavor to infuse. Cook on medium heat for 20–30 minutes.
  3. Once the oil from the palm nuts rises to the surface, stir in blended onion, crayfish, and chopped Scotch bonnet peppers. Let simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  4. Gently add pieces of stockfish to the pot and cook for another 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the Banga spice mix, a seasoning cube, and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Let simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
  6. Fold in the Beletete leaves and pieces of catfish, allowing to cook on low-medium heat for another 10 minutes.
  7. Once ready, ladle into bowls and serve hot with traditional swallow, rice, or boiled yam.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Banga Soup recipe is about cherishing each spoonful of warmth and tradition. Adjust water for desired consistency, season towards the end to prevent over-salting, and use fresh ingredients for maximum aroma.

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