RECIPE :: How to make Nigerian bean soup (Gbegiri) from scratch

Incase you haven't prepared this soup before, it can be strenuous. I'll advice you to make it on a weekend when you have enough time on your hands. The first time I made this soup, I made it for my dad and he loved it. It's one of my favorite soups and it's made from regular brown beans. It can be eaten with semovita or yam flour. The perfect combo is: Amala, Ewedu and Nigerian stew. This is how I prepare mine:

You need: 3 cups brown beans, 2 scotch bonnets, 1 red pepper, 1 large onion, 3 tablespoons ground crayfish, 1 tablespoon ground locust beans, 2 stock cubes, salt to taste and 2 cooking spoons palm oil.

Blend the red pepper, onion and scotch bonnet.

Soak the beans and peel.

Soak the peeled beans in water for some minutes. (You can skip this step if you want to).

Then add the palm oil and cook till they become so soft. Leave it to cool down and blend. Then sieve to remove solid particles. 

Transfer to a pot and season to taste. Add the blended pepper and boil on medium-low heat until the soup thickens. (if it's too thick add water to it and bring to a boil.)

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