Ogbono Soup I

==Description==
Just like the egusi, ogbono soup is thoroughly enjoyed by all Nigerians. It is a particular favourite amongst the lbos in the east to whom this superb soup is deemed incomplete without the addition stockfish.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 kg / 2 lbs assorted meats (oxtail, tripe, ponmo and bushmeat)
* 450 g / 1 lb stock fish (pre-soaked)
* 450 g / 1 lb dried fish (washed)
* 225 g / 8 oz whole dry prawns (cleaned)
* 225 g / 8 oz ground ogbono seeds
* 225 g / 8 oz ground crayfish
* 25 g / 8 oz ground pepper
* 25 g / 1 oz iru
* 1 medium onion
* 290 ml / 10 fl oz palm oil
* 3 pints stock or water
* salt to taste
== Directions ==
# Washed the assorted meats thoroughly and place in a pot. 
# Add the sliced onions, ground chillies and some stock or water. 
# Cooked for 30 minutes. 
# Add the washed smoked fish and stockfish, cook for a further 10–15 minutes adding a drop of water or stock as needed to stop it from burning. 
# In another pot, heat the oil and fry the ground seeds for 3 minutes to bring out the nutty flavour.
# Gradually add the stock and whisk until it draws and bubbles. 
# Add the cooked meats peppers and crayfish.
# Dissolve the locust bean in a little stock and add to the soup. 
# Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes, check seasoning and serve hot with pounded yam.
Category:Nigerian Meat Dishes
Category:Nigerian Soups
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Category:Crayfish Recipes
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