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Nigerian White soup is called Ofe Nsala by the Igbos and Afia Efere by the people from Efik and Ibibio. This is one popular soup in Eastern Nigeria.

Why is it called white soup you might wish to find out. It is because it does not make use of palm oil hence the pale look of the soup compared to soups made with palm oil.

This Nigerian white soup is easy to cook and delicious. It is traditionally made with catfish. For this recipe, I used seafood only including the traditional catfish but you can add meat and chicken if you like.

Ofe Nsala is one of the easiest and fastest to prepare. Just like Ila asepo and what’s more? it’s delicious!  Let’s get cooking now, fam.

White Soup Ingredients

White soup, also known as “Ofe Nsala” in Nigerian cuisine, is a delicacy made with a blend of spices and typically a protein base such as chicken, fish, or goat meat. Here’s a list of 20 ingredients commonly used in making white soup:

1. Chicken (cut into pieces)

2. Fish (tilapia, catfish, or any white fish)

3. Goat meat

4. Cocoyam (also known as taro root), peeled and cut into chunks

5. Pepper (fresh or dried)

6. Onions

7. Garlic

8. Ginger

9. Utazi leaves (Gongronema latifolium) – a traditional African leafy vegetable

10. Uda pods (Negro pepper)

11. Ose Nsukka (Nigerian yellow pepper)

12. Crayfish (dried and ground)

13. Stockfish

14. Seasoning cubes or powder (such as Maggi or Knorr)

15. Salt

16. Ogiri or iru (fermented locust beans)

17. Palm oil

18. Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

19. Scent leaves (Nchuanwu) – another traditional African herb, optional

20. Water or chicken broth (for cooking)

These ingredients come together to create a flavorful and aromatic soup that’s enjoyed in various regions of Nigeria and beyond. Some ingredients may be substituted or omitted depending on personal preferences and regional variations.

White Soup Recipe

To make white soup, start by gathering your ingredients: assorted meats (such as chicken, goat meat, or fish), assorted spices (like Uziza seeds, Utazi leaves, and crayfish), yam, palm oil, and seasoning cubes.

Begin by boiling the meats until tender, then set them aside. In a separate pot, cook pieces of yam until soft, then blend them with some of the meat stock to form a smooth paste. Return the blended yam to the pot and add the boiled meats, palm oil, and assorted spices.

Allow the mixture to simmer until well combined and the flavours have melded together. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot. White soup, also known as Ofe Nsala in Igbo cuisine, is a delicious and hearty dish enjoyed across Nigeria, celebrated for its rich flavour and creamy texture.