HOW TO PREPARE OHA SOUP

OHA OUP

Ofe_Oha soup also known as ora soup by the Igbo is a special delicacy. The soup is also a native of  Eastern Nigeria. The unique name of oha soup is as a result of  the special leaf recipe used in its preparation. Apart from the mouth watering taste, oha leaf is very rich with a lot of nutritional values. Some of the nutritional values are, it prevent constipation, it helps in digestion boost the immune system, help to treat anemia, to treat diarrhea, good for bone formation. The nutritional values are so numerous that it is a special soup to add to a menu list. And because of this some other tribes are introducing it to their family.

INGREDIENTS
2_3 large pieces of cocoyam
2 handful of oha leaves
2 wraps of ogiri(optional)
Chilli pepper,salt and crayfish (to taste)
11/2 cooking spoon of palm oil
Assorted meat 2 pieces of stock fish, 2 pieces of smoked fish
Uziza seed (grind it, also optional)
Uziza leaves (optional)
Seasoning (any of your choice)
PREPARATION

Set fire.

Wash the cocoyam, put in the pot and boil. Boil with plenty water until very soft

Season and boil your meat.when half cooked, pour your stock fish to make it soft. When the assorted meat and stock fish are soft and tender add your chilli pepper , palm oil, salt, ogiri  crayfish, uziza seed, seasoning and your smoked fish.

Pound your cocoyam until soft and creamy.

Then add the soft and creamy cocoyam to your broth (pot of meat,stock fish etc).

Allow the cocoyam paste to dissolve and stir.

Finally add your oha leaves, allow to cook for 5 minutes.

Your oha soup is ready.