Draw soup

Draw soup is the name of soups from the southeastern and southwestern parts of Nigeria that are made from okra, ogbono (Irvingia gabonensis), or ewedu leaves (jute). 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) into it. It can be served with numerous Nigerian fufu meals, including eba (garri) and pounded yam. Ewedu can be used to make a Yoruba soup that is traditionally served with amala.

Preparation

The ingredients for draw soup include:

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

See also

• Ewedu
• List of African dishes
• Okra
• Ogbono soup

References

External links

• Babawilly's Dictionary of Pidgin English Words and Phrases. Archived 2006-11-05 at the Wayback Machine

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2. Amala (food)
3. Yoruba cuisine
4. Nigerian cuisine
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10. List of African dishes
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