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Achu Soup
A Cameroonian yellow palm-oil soup served with mashed taro, beef broth, spices, and tender meat.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🇨🇲 Cameroonian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 60 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking1 h
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the purée
- 900 g Taro root
For the soup
- 550 g Beef cubes
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Palm oil
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Meat broth
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Turmeric
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Baking soda
- 1 Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the taro root, cut it into large pieces, and boil in salted water for 28 minutes, until soft.
28 min28:00 - 2
Cook the beef cubes with onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 3
Mash the boiled taro into a smooth puree.
- 4
Strain the meat broth and set the beef pieces aside.
- 5
Cook the palm oil, meat broth, turmeric, and baking soda in a pot for 8 minutes, until it becomes a glossy yellow sauce.
8 min08:00 - 6
Return the beef to the sauce and simmer over low heat for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 7
Place the taro puree on a plate, spoon the achu soup over it, and serve.
💡 Tip: Using a little baking soda and turmeric instead of traditional canwa is easier at home; do not increase the amount or the soup can taste soapy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Pour the achu soup over a bed of mashed taro and serve with optional boiled greens and a lemon wedge.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
28
g protein
58
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 44%Fat 35%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Achu Soup make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Achu Soup take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 60 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Achu Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Achu Soup have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 58g, fat: 20g.Is Achu Soup allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Achu Soup belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cameroonian cuisine.How many ingredients does Achu Soup need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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