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A Beginner's Guide to West African Soups

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A Beginner's Guide to West African Soups

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2 July 2025

West African soups are hearty, nourishing and endlessly varied. If you are new to them, egusi — made with ground melon seeds — is a wonderfully rich and mild place to begin, best enjoyed with a soft swallow like pounded yam or eba.

For something greener, efo riro brings together tender spinach, peppers and assorted meats. And when you want warmth and spice, our catfish pepper soup is light, fragrant and deeply comforting.

Ask our team for a recommendation — we love helping first-timers find their favourite.