Bitter leaf soup is unarguably one of the most popular soup recipes from eastern Nigeria. This is the way an Igbo woman would make them. Other recipes exist among other Nigerian ethnic groups. But this is the most popular as you will find in major Nigerian eateries and restaurants.I use bitter leaves for this soup, we wash them first.
Season your meat with a teaspoon of salt, 2 seasoning cubes and half cup of sliced onions. Let the meat boil for ten minutes, add 3 cups of water and let it cook till tender.
Add the washed dried fish, stockfish and add 6 cups of water. The palm oil should follow.
Allow the soup to boil before adding the ground crayfish, a seasoning cube, salt and pepper to taste.
The cocoyam (pounded) and ogiri should be added at this point.
The cocoyam should dissolve in about 10 minutes, if it is not thick enough, one or two extra spoons of ofor would do it.Then add the bitter leaves (pre-washed). Stir and taste for salt.
Allow your soup to simmer on medium heat for 6 minutes and you are done with making Bitter leave the soup
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