If you are a Nigerian or have visited Nigerian at one time or another you probably know what soups are used for. Soups in Nigeria serve as a common denominator for eating several other Nigerian foods. The popular Nigerian Eba (garri), fufu and Pounded Yam doesn’t go without a delicious soup
On this page I would be listing several kinds of soups eaten in Nigeria, I hope to write an easy to follow article on making all known Nigerian soups and also include a video demonstration to cases that would not be properly illustrated with written words.
We have already made video for most of the soups listed here. Just follow the link to the individual recipe pages to find the videos
I would be starting with the Nigerian popular soups and then delve into local soups that are eaten by the Specific Nigerian ethnic groups. Take the Igbo people for instance, There are lots of different foods that are reserved for just the Igbo people, Likewise the rest of Nigerian ethnic groups.
In Nigeria, egusi soup is likely the most popular Nigerian soup, simply because it is accepted by almost every Nigerian. Second on this list is the edikaikong soup which gained popularity because of its nutritional value and ease of preparation.
The Nigerian edikaikong soup is very rich in vitamins because it is made with different types of vegetables.
The third on my list of Nigerian soups would be ogbono soup. This is popularly called draw soup because of its stretchy ability. Nigerian Obgono or Ogbolo soup which is third on my list of Nigerian popular soups is also easy to make and could be refrigerated for up to two weeks without losing its delicious quality or nutritional value.
The last on my list of Nigerian popular soups is bitterleaf soup. Nigerian bitter leaf soup is very popular and could be made in several ways by different ethnic groups. Ofe onugbu (as the Igbo man would call it) is one of Nigeria’s most delicious soup.
River State native Soup
Yoruba Foods & Gbegiri Soup
I remember telling you that soups in Nigeria are not served alone, they are served alongside other foods like eba, semo, fufu and wheat. Whether you are new to making soups or you just want to spice up your menu you are surely at the best place in the world for making Nigerian foods. Take your time to visit the page that interest you on this site, they are all detailed beyond expectation.
These are just some of the popular Nigerian soups and how to make them. Most of them are just too easy. With others you would need a little more practice. You will learn as you go. Welcome.
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June 24, 2013
These soups are looking very delicious, thank you for teaching me how to make some of this Nigerian soups, I am from the UK but got married to a Nigerian who loves to eat foods from his country. Your articles and ebooks have been very helpful, I really want to learn so much about Nigerian foods keep up the good work
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June 24, 2013
My husband likes ogbono soup very well, he is from yoruba while I am an igbo woman. I know how to make lots of other Nigerian soups but there is something special about the yoruba version of ogbono soup that I didn’t quite figure out until I tried your own recipe. It turned out perfect and my husband cleared his plate and even requested for more. You are a pretty gud cook, I will be looking forward to other delicious recipes. Secondly, I just downloaded your product (the 50 delicious Nigerian recipes), it is truly the best product for making Nigerian foods, please keep up the good work, you rock!
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June 24, 2013
I love Nigerian foods so much, my husband and kids are also getting adicted to some of the foods. I know very little about Nigerian foods, I grew up here in the USA, met and married my husband here (we are both Nigerians, I am from delta while he is from Cross Rivers), I developed interest in making Nigerian foods when I found your site, prior to this time we have been eating Nigerian foods but we buy from restaurants. Your site thought me to make egusi soup, fried rice and jollof rice, I would also like to make other Nigerian soups the problem is finding the ingredients here in USA. Thanks for helping a novice. Please how do I get ingredients for other soups?
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June 24, 2013
Hello blossom, thanks for commenting. You can contact me directly for the purchase of Nigerian soup ingredients here. Thanks, have a wonderful time.
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August 1, 2013
Hi Chy, I am excited being a part of your blog now, the problem i have with cooking is:
1)i can cook well but can’t sometimes determine the amount of salt or
ingredients to use especially when it deals with rice. at the beginning
the food may be delicious but towards the end the food may be
tasteless am i doing something wrong. I prefer cooking soup to rice due
to this reason.
2)i lack creativity when it comes to the kitchen and am scared of
trying out new dishes especially cooking them for people to eat. how
can i overcome this?
3)due to the above reasons i usually shy from cooking for a large family size.
Am very much eager to learn especially a wide variety of meals.
Pls i need help. thanks a lot -
August 1, 2013
Hello Ada, welcome to the kitchen. All we do here is about Nigerian foods, soup etc. Feel free to click through the pages
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October 18, 2013
I Love the Nigerian foods from u.
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November 8, 2013
Hello Chy.
Haven gone through ur articles.. Infact am short of words. I hear of all the testimonies from people al around and funny enough I haven’t seen any MAN giving his.. Is it that men don’t like cooking..? Well i do Love cooking and when i came across this site.. It was like a dream come true. I have tried most of It and Yes its indeed a dream come True. Now Because of you am Proud all the more to be a NIGERIAN.
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November 9, 2013
Hello Mr Pete, thanks for chirping in. There are also lots of men in the kitchen, most don’t usually like to scream out the fact that they cook for their wife 😉
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March 3, 2014
Miss Precious Watching your video’s making soup made me LOVE Nigeria soup. I really love the Nigeria soup mostly the OKORO soup, thanks.
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March 3, 2014
Hi, am Precious sister ; I really thing your soup is MAGICAL,I LOVE IT.
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September 15, 2014
uufqyyal okoaifdk eficbezo oykzahbt vjguhfkk hmjyhctb uvetufbq
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December 23, 2014
My boyfriend is an Nigerian and he loves soups and stews from his culture. I am really really interested in learning how to make different types of recipes. My favorite is the toma
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February 15, 2015
I love the meals
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February 28, 2015
thanks, i really love this site,so interesting.but is there no other way one can buy you materials apart from ordering online?
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March 21, 2015
It’s a wonderful one. I never new Nigeria has wonderful soup until I saw this. It’s Wow!
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April 25, 2015
Have anyone tried the black soup yet, it is native to Edo (Benin) but super delicious. I think it is one of the most delicious Nigerian soups, most people however dislike it because of the dark looking color, forget the color sweet heart.
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May 28, 2015
Chy thanks alot; pls can u teach me how to make cocktail drink?
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June 25, 2015
ITS VERY NICE TO KNOW THAT SOMEONE HAS GOOD THOUGHTS LIKE YOURS TO TEACH OUR PRESENT DAY CHILDREN HOW YO COOK GOOD FOOD INSTEAD OF DWELLING ON EATING OUTSIDE, THANK YOU.
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July 21, 2015
Chy pls I nid to know how to prepare vegetable soup not eforiro just d normal vegetable soup….you are doing a nice job
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October 7, 2015
PIS WHERE CAN I SEE YOU FACE TO FACE TO LEARN IT MORE. AM IN ANAMBRA STATE PRECISELY NKPOR
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January 25, 2016
Hey chy! Its so amazing. You are doing a great job. Keep it up.
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March 11, 2016
Thank you ,i have been looking for okra soup thank God i found it in your site .
I love it ,i want to learn more stew recipes and soups I’m in SA -
July 8, 2016
Good day ma, I’m a man and I’m delighted to establish a restaurant, cafeteria or canteen. And I’ll like to specialize on Jollof rice, salad, spaghetti, Egg, Ponmo, Turkey, chicken, beef meat. And my fear is that how can I prepare all these and have the same taste every day? Please I need your advice
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August 11, 2016
I am very proud to be a nigerian.l luv our food very much.I thank God for his wonderful works.
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August 24, 2016
Thank you so much for the good work. I think II can confidently try my hands on some of the soups now. I love to eat affang, even as a meal, but never tried making it. Please , there is a particular green (Igbo or calamari) soup ( vegetable soup) I have seen,. What is the name?And how is it prepared.
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September 15, 2016
wow i love what i see on this site your recipes great and would love to know more about all nigeria food
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March 24, 2017
hi chy. I love what you’re doing here keep it up
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June 17, 2017
Hi I’m a western woman from Hull England trying to teach my self how to cook Nigerian soups my husband is Delta nothing more pleases me more than when he likes my food he loves his food especially bitter leaf soup and vegetable soup and loves fish , hard chicken , tripe ,smoked turkey !
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June 17, 2017
OK, We have lots of recipes, just don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletters, in time you will get used to Nigerian foods.
Chy
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June 30, 2017
Wow! This site have been so helpful. I cooked one of the soups and my inlaws over feed themselves.