Moringa Leaf Soup
HB-1521 · Hand-built original · Burkinabè
Nutrient-packed Burkinabé moringa leaf soup, a superfood dish with vibrant green flavor.
BurkinabèBurkinabé30 minServes 493 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol
Main ingredient: fresh
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh moringa leaves, picked from the stems and rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the tomato and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it softens and releases its juices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, add the salt, and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the moringa leaves and simmer for just 3 to 5 minutes until the leaves are wilted and bright green; do not overcook them.
- Taste, adjust the salt and add black pepper, and serve hot.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
93 kcalCalories
1.2 gProtein
6.6 gCarbs
7 gFat
1 gSaturates
0.9 gFibre
3.3 gSugars
1311 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
161 mgPotassium
17 mgCalcium
0.4 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data