I spotted this on vanguard and it got me really hungry, I believe
me you will feel the same.
Soups are very important in Nigeria
as they are usually served alongside swallows like Eba, Amala, Fufu, and Semo. In
Nigeria , we
have an uncountable number of delicious soups. In fact, as a tourist, you are
spoilt for choices. As such, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency,
shares top 5 tasty Nigerian soups for tourists.
Edikang Ikong
Edikang Ikong soup is native to the people from Akwa Ibom
and Cross River
Efo Riro
Efo Riro is a rich vegetable soup that is widely prepared
among the Yorubas. The vegetables that can be used to cook this soup is Efo
shoko (Green Amaranth). If this is not available you can simply use spinach.
Bitter leaf soup (Ofe Onugbu)
Bitter leaf soup is very popular in Eastern
Nigeria . The name bitter leaf soup can discourage you from eating
it. This is not the case as the traces of bitterness is removed by squeezing
and washing the leaves several times.
Miyan Kuka
This soup is made from baobab leaves. It is mostly eaten in Northern
Nigeria . Hence, when you find yourself in that region, make sure
you have a plate of Miyan Kuka with Tuwo Shinkafa (mashed rice).
Abak Atama
Abak Atama Soup is a delicious soup popular amongst the
Ibibios of Akwa Ibom. The name is derived from the two main ingredients- Palm
Fruit Concentrate (Abak) and Atama Leaves.