Egusi Soup Recipe

Name: Egusi Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced; 18 ounces tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
1/2 cup peanut oil
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
18 ounces tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped

1
Place pumpkin seeds in a blender and blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until mixture is a powdery paste. Set aside.
2
Wash beef and cut into bite-size cubes. Season with salt. In large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add beef and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown but not cooked through.
3
Place tomatoes, onions, and pepper in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Add tomato mixture to meat, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is tender.
4
Add tomato sauce, water, and shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Add spinach and ground pumpkin seeds and continue to simmer 10 minutes more.

901

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat, 1/2 cup peanut oil, 2 large tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Egusi Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Egusi Soup

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