Spicy Tomato Beef and Shrimp Soup with Egusi Seeds

Name: Spicy Tomato Beef and Shrimp Soup with Egusi Seeds
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 75 cup pumpkin seeds; 1.5 pounds cubed beef stew meat; Salt to taste; 0.5 cup peanut oil; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced; 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 18 ounces tomato sauce; 1.5 cups water; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped

This West African seafood soup features tender cubes of beef and shrimp, simmered in a spicy tomato base with spinach and ground egusi seeds. It's perfect for those craving a bold, flavor-packed meal.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

80 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories758kcal

carbohydrates17g

fat51g

fiber5g

protein60g

sodium858mg

sugar7g

Soup West African African

Ingredients

75 cup pumpkin seeds

1.5 pounds cubed beef stew meat

Salt to taste

0.5 cup peanut oil

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced

2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

18 ounces tomato sauce

1.5 cups water

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped

Directions

In a blender, grind the pumpkin seeds into a powdery consistency. Set aside.

Cube the beef and season with salt.

Heat peanut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until brown but not fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes.

Blend tomatoes, onion, and habanero peppers in a blender until smooth. Add this mixture to the pot with the beef; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook until the beef is tender, about 40 to 50 minutes.

Add shrimp, tomato sauce, water, and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in spinach and the powdered pumpkin seeds. Continue simmering for another 10 minutes.