"Werewere" soup also known as melon soup offers numerous health benefits due to its rich nutritional profile.
It's a good source of protein, healthy fats, and fibre, thanks to the melon seeds.
It also provides essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron.
The soup's antioxidant properties, often enhanced by spices, can help protect the body against cell damage.
Also, "werewere" soup is believed to aid digestion and potentially help regulate blood sugar levels.
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More details on the benefits:
* Nutrient-rich:
"Werewere" soup is packed with nutrients from the melon seeds and vegetables. It provides protein, which is crucial for muscle building and repair, and healthy fats that are important for heart health and energy production.
* Vitamins and Minerals:
The soup contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B1, B2, and E, as well as minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron.
* Antioxidant Properties:
The vegetables and spices used in "werewere" soup, like gingers and peppers, are rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants help protect the body against cell damage caused by free radicals, which can lead to various diseases.
* Improved Digestion:
The fiber content in "werewere" soup aids in digestion and can help prevent digestive issues like constipation.
* Potential Blood Sugar Regulation:
Some studies suggest that the soup may help regulate blood sugar levels, potentially benefiting individuals with diabetes.
* Reduced Inflammation:
The soup's ingredients, particularly the spices, may have anti-inflammatory properties, which can be helpful for conditions like arthritis.
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Ingredients
-Melon seed (main ingredient)
-protein of choice
- ginger
- onion
- peppers
- garlic
- tomatoes
- tomato puree
- stock seasoning
- salt
- water to cook
Instructions
- lightly roast the melon seed
- in a pot, wash and add your protein
- blend ginger, onion, pepper and garlic and add to to the washed protein and bring it to a boil
- add tomatoes and tomato puree, and allow to simmer on a medium heat for about 10mins
- remove tomatoes, blend and strain it back into the simmering protein
- blend the roasted melon seeds and strain to remove the chaff
- pour the melon seed into the simmering protein and let it boil
- adjust salt and seasoning and let the soup simmer for about 20-30mins on low heat.
Serve the soup with any carbohydrate of choice.
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