If African Soups Were People, Here’s Who They’d Be
We all agree that the interesting thing about African soups is that they aren’t just food. They’re personalities, moods, and whole characters in their own right. From bold flavors to dramatic textures, each one could easily be “that friend” in your circle.
If you disagree, let's do a roll call.
Egusi Soup — The Life of the Party
Egusi is that bubbly, no-shame extrovert. Packed with melon seeds, palm oil, stockfish, and greens, it brings energy and color to every gathering. You know the type, the loud laugh, loves attention, and somehow always makes the night unforgettable.
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Okra Soup — The Smooth Talker
Okra is silky, smooth, and slightly controversial (because not everyone vibes with its “sliminess”). But like that charming smooth-talker, it’s versatile with blending so well with seafood, meat, or just veggies. Okra always knows how to keep things moving.
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Efo Riro — The Fashionista
This Yoruba classic is vibrant, colorful, and knows how to command attention. With its bold peppers, palm oil, and spinach or ugwu, Efo Riro is basically your friend who always shows up overdressed but somehow makes it look effortless.
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Bitterleaf Soup — The Wise Elder
Bitterleaf soup is deep, rich, and packed with wisdom. It’s not for everyone, but once you understand its layers, you realize it carries history and culture in every bite. This is that friend you go to for advice, who will lecture you but feed you at the same time.
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Pepper Soup — The Healer
Spicy, hot, and comforting, pepper soup is that friend who rushes to your side when you’re sick, heartbroken, or just tired. It clears sinuses, mends souls, and leaves you sweating but grateful.
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Oha Soup — The Gentle but Strong Type
Oha soup is soft-spoken but powerful. With tender oha leaves and a rich cocoyam base, it doesn’t shout for attention but quietly wins everyone over. The type of friend you underestimate until you realize they’re the backbone of the group.
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So, Who’s Your Soup Twin?
African soups are personalities on a plate. Whether you’re a smooth-talking okra, a dramatic egusi, or a wise bitterleaf, there’s a soup that matches your vibe.
Ready to meet yours in the kitchen?
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