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Gbegiri Soup Honey Bean Soup

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Gbegiri Soup Honey Bean Soup

Also known as ewa-olyin in the language of Nigeria's Yoruba people, which translates to "beans naturally coated with honey," honey beans, native to Nigeria, indeed have a hint of sweetness. They form the base of this popular Yoruba soup. Optional crayfish powder adds a smoky-sweet pleasantly fishy flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups dried Nigerian honey beans (see Tip)

  • 10 cups water

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped

  • ½ medium red onion, coarsely chopped

  • 1 habanero pepper, stem trimmed

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • ½ cup organic unrefined red palm oil (see Tip)

  • 2 tablespoons crayfish powder (optional; see Tip)

  • Edible flowers and microgreens for garnish