Hello everyone, welcome to another Hive Learner's Creative Sunday Initiative with George Dee. Every Sunday the Hive learner's community allows members to share some of their creative stuff and it's always fun.
I always look forward to it because there are lots of things you can learn from the Creative Sunday Initiative. For today's entry, I made BEANS SOUP. Yoruba call it Gbegiri and it's a very delicious one. The soup is usually not served alone, it is accompanied by Jute soup (Ewedu) and best served with Yam flour (Amala).
I have a history with this soup and it surprises me how I can go for months without eating it. As a kid, Beans soup was one of my favorites and I couldn't go three days without having it. Those years, we lived in a part of Lagos called Oshodi and there was a woman who sold Amala in the next house.
I always monitored her, especially during school holidays and once the soup was ready, I was always among the first people to buy Amala. After the Bomb blast that happened back then, we had to leave Oshodi and that ended my regular consumption of Beans Soup. I still ate it though but not like those days.
Just as the name implies, Beans Soup is made from beans. It is a nutritious soup packed with nutrients and you can't regret eating it if prepared very well. Aside from the time it requires, Beans Soup is very easy to prepare and it doesn't cost you much.
What are the recipes you need for beans soup?
- Beans
- Fish
- Crayfish powder
- Chilli powder
- Blended pepper
- Cowskin
- Locust beans
- Palm oil
- Seasoning cubes
- Salt
- Onions
Preparation
Beans Soup preparation is very easy as long as you have your recipes ready for use. I started by cleaning all my recipes before processing them in the required state.
- I removed the back of the beans by washing it thoroughly and separated the back from the white beans.
- I went to boil the beans until it was soft which took me about 15 minutes.
- After cooking, I turned the white beans into water and let it cool off before turning it into a blender. I added small quantity of water, the Locust beans and onions to influence the taste. After adding them, I blended everything until it was smooth.
- I added a little quantity of water in the pot placed it on the burner and turned it on. I turned the blended white beans into the water bit by bit and stirred to prevent the beans from turning into solid.
- I turned and made sure everything had become smooth before adding the Crayfish powder and chilli powder. I added the seasoning and salt as well before stirring again for all the recipes to blend in very well. I allowed it to cook for about 8 minutes under low heat and you must monitor it. Ensure it doesn't get too thick or else you might not like it.
- Exactly eight minutes later, I added palm oil and a little water to make it watery a bit because the more you cook the more it thickens. I allowed it to cook again for about five minutes and my beans soup was ready.
Beans are not usually served alone but I most time eat them without Jute leaves (Ewedu). I made a fish soup separately from the bean soup and added it while serving.
I already made Amala (Yam flour) before preparing the soup and they worked perfectly together.
The whole process is in the video and it would help you understand better, please note that all the image in the post belong me.
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Oh my goodness 🤭, George I never knew this kind of soul since I live in Yoruba land. Seriously? Beans can be used to make soup 🍲? This is interesting... every creative Sunday, you come up with new knowledge on dishes
Thanks for always being amazing 😍
Yes, Beans can be used to make soup. I don't know how Yoruba came about it but it's really delicious and you will love it.
Haa
Where have you been all this time that you have never seen gbegiri soup. That means you don't know abula too. Abula is gbegiri with ewedu and red soup. Licking fingers type of food.
Hmmmm
God have mercy on this Yoruba people
Which one is ogbula again oo 😂
I went to Yoruba party and they gave me this. What's the name of this one biko..I didn't even bother to eat it🤦
Haa
This is ewedu soup ma
It's our normal soup sef
Una well done 😉
So this is hoe the popular gbegiri is made, thank God I have George see to expose all food hidden secret, looks yummy, guy send me this address na, since I've been begging you😂 i just want to come and say hi.. 😋
Yes, it's really simple but when we don't know how, it looks like a big deal.
I sent the address to your DM already, let me know when you are coming so that I can prepare fresh one.
Omo you’re a correct husband material ooh
You did a great job!
Thanks buddy, I am actually blushing right now.
Cheers to a beautiful week.
😍😍😍😍 I have been craving this meal for a while now and at this point I think it's best you send me your address because you can't be eating all these delicious meals alone while I will be salivating.
You should try it out soon and this holiday will be the perfect time. I am sure your family will love it too.
I think I will give it a try.
Gbegiri is something I enjoyed too when I was young and since mom's death, I have not tasted it again. I always shift my day of preparing it, laziness is the cause. I would love to do this someday and satisfy myself. I love Beans soup so much as it goes well with Amala.
Hmmm, this made you remember Mom. May her soul continue to rest in peace.
I ate it a lot as a kid but my mom doesn't prepare it often because of the stress. I am glad you love it.
Yes, it did. Thanks 😊
I think I need to come and be your apprentice, so that I can learn all these delicacies
Apprentice??? That's cool but with the look of things, I will need to learn from you because ladies are natural blessed with the knowledge when it comes to cooking.
Hahaha, see the way you turned the table on me. Thanks
Have a great week
Merry Christmas bro, I'm sure you would not lack food on that day because this is superb bro
Oh how I love beans soup,
Happy Sunday
Thanks man, we won't lack by the grace of God. I am glad you like the soup, I am sure a lot of Nigerians on Hive love the soup as well.
It really looks stressful but I love the outcome of the stress, am sure it tastes delicious 😋 as well.
I think this is the kind of food I need right now.
Thanks love, honestly it's been a while since I had it but trying it again now was really cool.
Have learned another thing today. Thanks bro for sharing
Glad you learned something buddy, cheers to a beautiful week.
This is a very special soup George. Infect, its very nourishing and healthy. I love it with Amala. Thanks for this native delight reminder. Enjoy your Sunday and compliments 🎄❤️
It's indeed nourishing and a lot of people love it with amala. It tastes really great and add so much value to ewedu.
Really good meal George. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Ammie
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Hahaha, I haven't even asked where you came from. This is pure Yoruba soup. I enjoyed it when I was on NYSC in Oyo state. The process you used is very correct and for sure, the soup is very delicious. Well done, this is good. It's very sumptuous with ewedu as you have rightly mentioned.
Husband material is at it again. I saw Nkem's tweet on it on Dreemport X and decided to check it out, and I am glad I did.
Oh my lawddd...I miss home. The foods I have been eating here only make me miss home more, and how you getting this to me.
Hot amala with gbegiri or abula would be really really nice this Christmas. Make I save this video join. Very well done, sir.
Our Very Own Chef George is On it again 🧑🍳🚀🚀❤️❤️❤️😮😮
I miss Gbegiri and Ewedu soup so much,
You are a class of your own sir, Very well detailed and Yummy Looking Soup😋😋😋