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Oha Soup

Easy Oha Soup Recipe: Rich, Comforting Taste You’ll Crave

Oha Soup is a rich and flavorful Nigerian dish that brings comfort and tradition to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 bunches Fresh Oha Leaves Use fresh or properly dried for authentic flavor
  • 1 cup Palm Oil Adds rich color and deep flavor
  • 1 kg Beef or Goat Meat Choose your preferred meat
  • 200 g Stockfish (Dried Fish) Imparts smoky depth
  • 3 tablespoons Crayfish (Ground) Enhances umami notes
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon Salt To balance flavors
  • 3 cubes Seasoning Cubes Optional for added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ukwu Potash (Akanwu) Thickens and tenderizes
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Cocoyam Paste (Thickener) For smooth texture
  • 2 cups Stock or Broth Use to simmer the meats

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Blender

Method
 

How to Make Oha Soup
  1. Prepare Meat: Season beef or goat meat, then boil in 4 cups of stock with potash for about 45 minutes until tender and flavorful.
  2. Add Stockfish & Fish: Soak stockfish and dried fish beforehand, then introduce them to the pot, simmering gently for 10 minutes.
  3. Blend Crayfish: Grind or crush crayfish into a fine powder, then stir it into the simmering soup.
  4. Stir Palm Oil: Drizzle in palm oil until the soup turns a vibrant red-orange hue.
  5. Thicken Soup: Scoop cocoyam paste gradually into the pot, stirring constantly until smooth.
  6. Simmer: Cover pot and simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Add Leaves: Gently fold in fresh Oha leaves, cooking just 2–3 minutes.
  8. Season: Taste the soup, then add salt and optional seasoning cubes.
  9. Serve: Ladle the steaming soup into bowls and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with sliced utazi leaves for a peppery twist. Fresh leaves bring vibrant color and authentic flavor.

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