Gbegiri (Bean Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Black-eyed peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
• 3 tablespoons Palm oil
• 2 tablespoons Ground crayfish
• 2 Vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Soak black-eyed peas in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2Cook the beans until very soft. Puree them in a blender or food processor until smooth.
3. 3Blend the onion, red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper.
4. 4Heat palm oil in a pot. Add blended pepper mixture and cook until fragrant.
5. 5Add pureed beans, ground crayfish, vegetable bouillon cubes, and salt. Stir well.
6. 6Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

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