SOUP AND STEWS: THE HEART OF A GOOD NIGERIAN MEAL

There is something special about having well-prepared soups and stews waiting in the kitchen. They can turn an ordinary meal into something exciting. Nigerian soups and stews come in different colours, textures, flavours and combinations, and each one has its own unique appeal. Whether it's a rich stew or a traditional soup, there is always something delicious to look forward to.

^{My soups and stew}

First on the table is this rich tomato stew. The beautiful red colour alone is enough to make anyone hungry. The eggs inside make it even more inviting, and I can already imagine enjoying it with rice, yam, plantain, potatoes or even bread. A good stew is one of those things that can quietly save the day when you need something delicious without preparing an entirely new meal.

^{Tomato stew}

Next, we have Egusi soup, one of those Nigerian favourites that hardly needs an introduction. Its thick and rich texture, combined with vegetables and other ingredients, makes it such a satisfying soup. Pair it with pounded yam, garri, semovita or any swallow, and you have yourself a proper Nigerian meal. Sometimes, one good plate is enough to make you forget whatever stress the day brought.

^{My rich egusi soup}

And here comes another beautiful vegetable-based soup loaded with leafy vegetables and assorted ingredients. Looking at all these soups and stews reminds me that food is more than just something we eat. It is culture, creativity, comfort and sometimes even a love language. A well-prepared pot of soup can bring people together around the dining table and make an ordinary day feel special.

^{The vegetable soup}

Now that you've seen them all, let's settle this important matter. If you had to choose just ONE of these soups or stews for your next meal, which one would you pick?