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Ghana Light Soup
A Ghanaian thin tomato and chili soup with beef, ginger, garlic, onion, and a clear spicy broth.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 47 min📖 1 min readServes 6~330 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 85 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 47 min- Prep22 min
- Cooking1 h 25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 800 gr Diced beef
For the soup
- 5 adet Tomatoes
- 2 adet Onions
- 4 diş Garlic
- 30 gr Fresh ginger
- 2 adet Hot peppers
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 7 su bardağı(~1400 ml) Water
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Put the diced beef in a pot with half the salt and the black pepper, then add 1 cup of water.
- 2
Cook the meat covered in its own steam for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Boil the tomatoes, 1 onion, garlic, ginger, and hot peppers in a separate pot for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 4
Blend the boiled vegetables and finely chop the remaining onion.
- 5
Add the chopped onion and tomato paste to the meat pot and fry for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 6
Add the vegetable puree and remaining water to the pot, and cook the soup for 55 minutes until the meat is tender.
55 min55:00 - 7
Adjust the salt, skim excess fat from the surface with a spoon, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Boil the tomatoes and peppers before blending them into the soup; raw puree dulls the soup's bright red color.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve light soup in a deep bowl with optional banku, fufu, or boiled potatoes.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
30
g protein
16
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 35%Carbs 18%Fat 47%
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 Ghana Light Soup make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Ghana Light Soup take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 85 minutes; 107 minutes in total.Is Ghana Light Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ghana Light Soup have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 16g, fat: 18g.Is Ghana Light Soup allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Ghana Light Soup belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Ghana Light Soup need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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