Delicious White Soup Recipe
Introduction
White soup is a traditional Nigerian dish that is popularly served during special occasions. It is a creamy soup made with a blend of spices, vegetables, and protein sources. In this recipe, we will be using chicken as our protein source. This soup is perfect for a cozy night in, and it is easy to make.Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup of sliced yam
- 1 cup of sliced plantains
- 1 cup of sliced cocoyam
- 1 cup of sliced carrots
- 1 cup of sliced onions
- 1 cup of sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup of sliced scotch bonnet peppers
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of ground crayfish
- 1 tablespoon of ground uziza
- 2 seasoning cubes
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions
Follow these steps to make the perfect white soup:- Wash and season the chicken with salt, seasoning cubes, and uziza. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Place a pot on medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the sliced onions, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet peppers. Sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes or until it is no longer pink.
- Add the sliced yam, plantains, cocoyam, and carrots to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the coconut milk, ground crayfish, and salt to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Your white soup is ready to be served! Enjoy with your favorite swallow or rice.
Nutrition
This white soup recipe is packed full of nutrients. Here is a breakdown of the nutritional value per serving:- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg