4 Top Soups to Taste In Edo State

Edo State is famous for, among other things, being the seat of the ancient Benin Kingdom. The robust culture of its people is evident for all to see. From the renowned bronze works to the antique artworks to the special cuisine which are indigenous to the State - and just as special, one might add.

Should you be planning to visit Benin soon, the city has a good hotel inventory such that, whatever your taste or budget may be, there are options to choose from. From Oredo hotels - located at the heart of the city to the other hotels in Edo, your accommodation can be secured ahead of your trip.

The following are some of the soups you should try out when next you're in Edo.

Bini Owo Soup

Bini Owo Soup was named after a town called, Owo. This soup has become one of the oldest foods that are eaten in Edo. We have a lot of soups in Nigeria that are prepared with vegetables like fluted pumpkin or spinach - quite unlike the Owo Soup, that is prepared with potash. Potash is something that we rarely find in Nigerian soups. You may end up calling it stew especially when you eat the one that is served with yam or unripe plantain rather than pounded yam or eba.

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Black Soup (Omoebe)

People say that Omoebe is the most popular food in the state. The colour of the soup is black which is where the name of the soup comes from. It is a tasty and delicious soup that is prepared with spices and local herbs. The vegetable that is used are scent leaf and bitter leaf which produce the black colours when they are grounded. You can order for this soup in different parts of the state.

Omi Ukpoka (Corn soup)

The corn soup that is popularly called Omi Ukpoka that is common among the Afemai people. It is made with dry corn that is grounded, different herbs like African nutmeg, uziza and uda and smoked fish. The aroma is unique and inviting. If you are on diet, you should not think of tasting Omi Ukpoka because it is high in carbohydrate content.

Omisagwe (groundnut soup)

There is another part of the country where you can find a soup like Omisagwe, the northern part of the country where they serve Miyan Taushe and there is also an Asian sauce called Satay Sauce that tastes like this soup too.It is made with onion and tomato as the base, groundnuts and you can add beef, chicken or fish to it.

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