Egusi Soup

Ingredients

• egusi seeds or pumpkin seeds (0.75 cup)
• cubed beef stew meat (1.5 pounds)
• salt (0 )
• peanut oil (0.5 cup)
• tomatoes, chopped (2 large)
• onion, chopped (1 small)
• habanero peppers, seeded and minced (2 )
• fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (2 pounds)
• tomato sauce (18 ounces)
• water (1.5 cups)
• tomato paste (3 tablespoons)
• fresh spinach, washed and chopped (1 pound)

Instructions

1. Place seeds in a blender; blend until mixture is powdery, 30 to 40 seconds. Set aside.
2. Cut beef into bite-sized cubes; season with salt.
3. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in hot oil until brown but not cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Place tomatoes, onion, and peppers in a blender; blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stir tomato mixture into beef; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until meat is tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
5. Add shrimp, tomato sauce, water, and tomato paste; simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in spinach and powdered seeds. Continue simmering for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

• kcal: 758
• fat: 51 g
• sats: 14 g
• carbs: 17 g
• fibre: 5 g
• protein: 60 g
• salt: 0 g