Lod Delicacy Vegetable Soup

 Vegetable Soup is a diverse category of leafy green soups, with prominent examples including Efo Riro (Yoruba) and Edikang Ikong (Efik), which incorporate various local leafy greens like fluted pumpkin (ugu), spinach, waterleaf, and amaranth. It’s characterized by a rich flavor from blended peppers and onions, seasoned with palm oil, protein (like meat or fish), crayfish, and other spices. The vegetables are often blanched or added at the end to preserve nutrients and their vibrant color, resulting in a healthy, flavorful stew typically served with Nigerian “swallows”.