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'''Owo''' is a [[soup]] eaten in the south-central region of [[Nigeria]]. It is common among ethnic groups such as [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]], Benin-bini, [[Itsekiri people|Itsekiri]], [[Ijaw people|Ijaw]], and [[Edo people|Edo]]. The soup is made with [[garri]] soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added. It is traditionally served at weddings in the [[Delta State]]; its absence at a wedding celebration is considered insulting to guests. It is also served at other traditional celebrations. It is especially important among the Urhobo people.
'''Oghwo evwri''' is a [[soup]] eaten in the south-central region of [[Nigeria]]. It is common among the [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]] and [[Isoko people|Isoko]]. The soup is made with [[Garri]] soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added. It is traditionally served at weddings in the [[Delta State]]; its absence at a wedding celebration is considered insulting to guests. It is also served at other traditional celebrations.


== Names and etymology ==
== Names and etymology ==
The soup is also called '''oghwevwri''', '''oghwoevwri,''' '''oghwo''' or '''owo'''; also '''oghwo ofigbo''', '''ogwofibo''' and multiple other names. The name "Oghwo evwri" means "palm oil soup"; [[palm oil]] is a critical ingredient.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Urhobo Owho Soup |url=https://www.allnigerianrecipes.com/soups/urhobo-owho-soup/ |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=All Nigerian Recipes |language=en-US}}</ref>
The soup is also called '''oghwevwri''', '''oghwoevwri,''' '''oghwo''' or '''owo.''' It is also called '''oghwo ofigbo''', '''ogwofibo''' and multiple other names. The name "Oghwo evwri" means "palm oil soup"; [[palm oil]] is a critical ingredient.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Urhobo Owho Soup |url=https://www.allnigerianrecipes.com/soups/urhobo-owho-soup/ |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=All Nigerian Recipes |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Origin==
==Origin==
Owho soup is a soup traditional to the south-central region of Nigeria.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=9 April 2022 |title=Owo Soup |url=https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/the-punch/20220409/282226604255356 |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Punch Nigeria]]}}</ref> it is common among ethnic groups such as Urhobo, Benin-bini, Itsekiri, Ijaw and Edo.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2018-10-06 |title=5 local dishes you must have on your menu… or else! |url=https://www.blueprint.ng/5-local-dishes-you-must-have-on-your-menu-or-else/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723010752/https://www.blueprint.ng/5-local-dishes-you-must-have-on-your-menu-or-else/ |archive-date=2019-07-23 |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Blueprint Newspapers Limited]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The soup is made with [[garri]] soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added.<ref name=":0" />
Oghwo soup is a soup traditional to the south-central region of Nigeria.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |date=9 April 2022 |title=Owo Soup |url=https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/the-punch/20220409/282226604255356 |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Punch Nigeria]]}}</ref> It is common among ethnic groups such as Urhobo.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2018-10-06 |title=5 local dishes you must have on your menu… or else! |url=https://www.blueprint.ng/5-local-dishes-you-must-have-on-your-menu-or-else/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723010752/https://www.blueprint.ng/5-local-dishes-you-must-have-on-your-menu-or-else/ |archive-date=2019-07-23 |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Blueprint Newspapers Limited]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The soup is made with [[garri]] soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added.<ref name=":0" />


There is controversy about the origination of the soup. According to history, the soup is either from the [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]] people or Bini people. Owho soup is commonly taken in [[Delta State]] as well as [[Edo State|Edo state]] where the two tribes are populous.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2019-06-23 |title=Learn How To Make The Bini Owo Soup |url=https://guardian.ng/life/learn-how-to-make-the-bini-owo-soup/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609152412/https://guardian.ng/life/learn-how-to-make-the-bini-owo-soup/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is especially revered by the Urhobo people.<ref name=":0" />
There is controversy about the origination of the soup. According to history, the soup is either from the ,[[Urhobo people|Urhobo]] people . Owho soup is commonly taken in [[Delta State]] as well as [[Edo State|Edo state]] where the two tribes are populous.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2019-06-23 |title=Learn How To Make The Bini Owo Soup |url=https://guardian.ng/life/learn-how-to-make-the-bini-owo-soup/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=[[The Guardian (Nigeria)|The Guardian]] |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609152412/https://guardian.ng/life/learn-how-to-make-the-bini-owo-soup/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is especially revered by the Urhobo people.<ref name=":0" />


The soup takes its name from the city of [[Owo]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udevi-Obiamaka |first=Angela |date=2019-10-08 |title=Origin of the Nigerian Delicacy, Owo Soup |url=https://articles.connectnigeria.com/origin-of-the-nigerian-delicacy-owo-soup/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Connect Nigeria]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>
The soup takes its name from the city of [[Owo]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udevi-Obiamaka |first=Angela |date=2019-10-08 |title=Origin of the Nigerian Delicacy, Owo Soup |url=https://articles.connectnigeria.com/origin-of-the-nigerian-delicacy-owo-soup/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Connect Nigeria]] |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==Preparation==
==Preparation==
Owho soup is made from [[fish]], Banga oil, [[beef]], [[crayfish]], [[palm oil]], potash where garri is poured into palm oil thickened with potash.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-06-06 |title=Here's how to cook the delicious owo soup |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/food-recipe-heres-how-to-cook-the-delicious-owo-soup/t98z2dz |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=[[Pulse Nigeria]] |language=en |archive-date=2022-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703132802/https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/food-recipe-heres-how-to-cook-the-delicious-owo-soup/t98z2dz |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=besthomediet |date=2020-08-15 |title=Owo Soup - How to Make Urhobo Owo Soup Recipe |url=https://besthomediet.com/owo-soup-how-to-make-urhobo-owo-soup-recipe/ |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=besthomediet |language=en-US}}</ref> Sometimes it is made with other ingredients such as [[Bushmeat|bush meat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-19 |title=How to prepare the famous Bini Owo Soup |url=https://www.effizziemagz.com/how-to-prepare-the-benin-famous-owo-soup/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Effizzie Magazine]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419190224/https://www.effizziemagz.com/how-to-prepare-the-benin-famous-owo-soup/ |archive-date=19 April 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The garri is blended initially to smoothen it, adding other ingredients like cray fish the soup is ready when there's floating oil on it.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Omotolani |date=2021-07-24 |title=How to make Owo soup |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/owo-soup-how-to-make-this-palm-oil-delicacy/vzyfzz8 |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=[[Pulse Nigeria]] |language=en |archive-date=2022-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703132803/https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/owo-soup-how-to-make-this-palm-oil-delicacy/vzyfzz8 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Owho soup is made from [[fish]], Banga oil, [[beef]], [[crayfish]], [[palm oil]], potash where Garri is poured into palm oil thickened with potash.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-06-06 |title=Here's how to cook the delicious owo soup |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/food-recipe-heres-how-to-cook-the-delicious-owo-soup/t98z2dz |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en |archive-date=2022-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703132802/https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/food-recipe-heres-how-to-cook-the-delicious-owo-soup/t98z2dz |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=besthomediet |date=2020-08-15 |title=Owo Soup - How to Make Urhobo Owo Soup Recipe |url=https://besthomediet.com/owo-soup-how-to-make-urhobo-owo-soup-recipe/ |access-date=2023-06-20 |website=besthomediet |language=en-US}}</ref> Sometimes, it is made with other ingredients such as [[Bushmeat|bush meat]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-19 |title=How to prepare the famous Bini Owo Soup |url=https://www.effizziemagz.com/how-to-prepare-the-benin-famous-owo-soup/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Effizzie Magazine]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419190224/https://www.effizziemagz.com/how-to-prepare-the-benin-famous-owo-soup/ |archive-date=19 April 2021 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The Garri is blended initially to smoothen it, adding other ingredients like cray fish the soup is ready when there's floating oil on it.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Omotolani |date=2021-07-24 |title=How to make Owo soup |url=https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/owo-soup-how-to-make-this-palm-oil-delicacy/vzyfzz8 |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en |archive-date=2022-07-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703132803/https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/owo-soup-how-to-make-this-palm-oil-delicacy/vzyfzz8 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Serving==
==Serving==
Owho soup is typically eaten with a starch (usi) such as boiled [[Yam (vegetable)|yam]], boiled bananas, boiled [[List of banana cultivars|plantain]] or sweet potatoes or other types of [[Swallow (food)|swallow]] but is sometimes eaten alone.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Boluwade |first=Favour |date=2020-05-02 |title=Owo soup is your go-to fast meal |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/owo-soup-is-your-go-to-fast-meal/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=[[Nigerian Tribune]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=2022-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610010643/https://tribuneonlineng.com/owo-soup-is-your-go-to-fast-meal/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":5" />
Owho soup is typically eaten with a starch (usi) such as boiled [[Yam (vegetable)|yam]], boiled bananas, boiled [[List of banana cultivars|plantain]] or sweet potatoes or other types of [[Swallow (food)|swallow]] but is sometimes eaten alone.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Boluwade |first=Favour |date=2020-05-02 |title=Owo soup is your go-to fast meal |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/owo-soup-is-your-go-to-fast-meal/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=[[Nigerian Tribune]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=2022-06-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610010643/https://tribuneonlineng.com/owo-soup-is-your-go-to-fast-meal/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":5" />

The soup is traditionally served at weddings in the Delta State; its absence at a wedding celebration is considered insulting to guests.<ref name=":0" /> It is also served at other traditional celebrations and at funerals.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Solanke |first=Simi |title=Tribal Series: The Urhobo Tribe {{!}} NigerianReporter.com: Nigeria, News, Politics, Africa |url=http://nigerianreporter.com/2015/12/23/tribal-series-the-urhobo-tribe/ |access-date=2017-11-21 |website=NigerianReporter.com: Nigeria, News, Politics, Africa |language=en-US}}</ref>


The soup is also sometimes served as a sauce.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lete |first=Nky Lily |date=2016-03-14 |title=Owo Soup - Oghwo Ofigbo {{!}} Ogwofibo |url=https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/owo-soup-oghwo-ofigbo-ogwofibo/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Nigerian Food TV]] |language=en-us}}</ref>
The soup is also sometimes served as a sauce.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lete |first=Nky Lily |date=2016-03-14 |title=Owo Soup - Oghwo Ofigbo {{!}} Ogwofibo |url=https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/owo-soup-oghwo-ofigbo-ogwofibo/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=[[Nigerian Food TV]] |language=en-us}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 14:02, 24 November 2024

Owo soup

Oghwo evwri is a soup eaten in the south-central region of Nigeria. It is common among the Urhobo and Isoko. The soup is made with Garri soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added. It is traditionally served at weddings in the Delta State; its absence at a wedding celebration is considered insulting to guests. It is also served at other traditional celebrations.

Names and etymology

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The soup is also called oghwevwri, oghwoevwri, oghwo or owo. It is also called oghwo ofigbo, ogwofibo and multiple other names. The name "Oghwo evwri" means "palm oil soup"; palm oil is a critical ingredient.[1]

Origin

[edit]

Oghwo soup is a soup traditional to the south-central region of Nigeria.[2] It is common among ethnic groups such as Urhobo.[3][4][5][6][7] The soup is made with garri soaked in water after palm oil and potash mixture has been added.[3]

There is controversy about the origination of the soup. According to history, the soup is either from the ,Urhobo people . Owho soup is commonly taken in Delta State as well as Edo state where the two tribes are populous.[5] It is especially revered by the Urhobo people.[3]

The soup takes its name from the city of Owo.[8]

Preparation

[edit]

Owho soup is made from fish, Banga oil, beef, crayfish, palm oil, potash where Garri is poured into palm oil thickened with potash.[4][9] Sometimes, it is made with other ingredients such as bush meat.[10] The Garri is blended initially to smoothen it, adding other ingredients like cray fish the soup is ready when there's floating oil on it.[6]

Serving

[edit]

Owho soup is typically eaten with a starch (usi) such as boiled yam, boiled bananas, boiled plantain or sweet potatoes or other types of swallow but is sometimes eaten alone.[3][5][7][2]

The soup is also sometimes served as a sauce.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Urhobo Owho Soup". All Nigerian Recipes. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  2. ^ a b "Owo Soup". Punch Nigeria. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  3. ^ a b c d "5 local dishes you must have on your menu… or else!". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. 2018-10-06. Archived from the original on 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  4. ^ a b "Here's how to cook the delicious owo soup". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-06-06. Archived from the original on 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  5. ^ a b c "Learn How To Make The Bini Owo Soup". The Guardian. 2019-06-23. Archived from the original on 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  6. ^ a b Omotolani (2021-07-24). "How to make Owo soup". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  7. ^ a b Boluwade, Favour (2020-05-02). "Owo soup is your go-to fast meal". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
  8. ^ Udevi-Obiamaka, Angela (2019-10-08). "Origin of the Nigerian Delicacy, Owo Soup". Connect Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  9. ^ besthomediet (2020-08-15). "Owo Soup - How to Make Urhobo Owo Soup Recipe". besthomediet. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  10. ^ "How to prepare the famous Bini Owo Soup". Effizzie Magazine. 2021-04-19. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 2022-07-03.
  11. ^ Lete, Nky Lily (2016-03-14). "Owo Soup - Oghwo Ofigbo | Ogwofibo". Nigerian Food TV. Retrieved 2022-07-03.