Draw soup is the name of soups from the southeastern and southwestern parts of Nigeria[1] that are made from okra, ogbono (Irvingia gabonensis), or ewedu leaves (jute).[2] The name derives from the thick viscosity characteristic of the broth as it draws out of the bowl when eaten either with a spoon or, more characteristically, by dipping a small piece of solid (fufu)[3] into it. It can be served with numerous Nigerian fufu meals, including eba (garri) and pounded yam. Ewedu[4] can be used to make a Yoruba soup that is traditionally served with amala.

Draw soup
Okro soup
Alternative namesOkra soup
TypeSoup
Place of originNigeria
Main ingredientsOkra, ogbono seeds or ewedu leaves

Preparation

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The ingredients for draw soup include:

  • Okra (ilá)
  • Ogbono[5] (optional)
  • Ugu vegetable
  • Uziza leaf
  • Locust beans
  • Pepper
  • Crayfish[6]
  • Ogiri okpei (optional)[5]
  • Meat
  • Fish
  • Red oil or palm oil[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ ImmaculateBites (2022-04-06). "Ogbono Soup". Immaculate Bites. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  2. ^ "How To Cook Ogbono Soup | Nigerian Draw Soup Recipe". All Nigerian Foods. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  3. ^ "fufu | food | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  4. ^ "Ewedu - Jute Leaves Soup". Chef Lola's Kitchen. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  5. ^ a b vanguard (2019-06-13). "Traditional dishes going into extinction are back". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  6. ^ ""By Their Foods, Ye Shall Know Them"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  7. ^ Rapheal (2018-05-31). "Which oil is best for you? (1)". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
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