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Liberian Wholo Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Liberia, Wholo Soup is a staple dish often enjoyed during communal gatherings and celebrations. It showcases the rich culinary heritage of the country, emphasizing the use of locally sourced ingredients like peanuts and chicken. This hearty soup has gained popularity beyond Liberia, with variations appearing in West African cuisine, celebrating its comforting and nourishing qualities.

LiberianLRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup diced bell peppers
1 lb chicken
8 oz shrimp
1 lb smoked turkey
4 cups water
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon palm oil
to taste seasoning
to taste lime juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground peanuts

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar nutty flavor with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based and economical.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-rich and collard greens are often less expensive.

1

Blend onions and bell peppers together and set aside.

2

Cut and clean the chicken, shrimp, and smoked turkey.

3

Add half of the blended onions and peppers to the meat and cover with enough water; steam for 15-20 minutes.

4

Cut and clean the fish, season it, and set aside.

5

Fry the fish in oil until done.

6

Add the walla to the same oil and let it fry.

7

Add the other half of the blended onions and peppers to the frying walla and let it fry for a bit.

8

Add garlic (optional) to the frying mixture.

9

Pour in the liquid and meat to the walla and cook until the liquid has evaporated.

10

Add the fried fish to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringblending

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifesaucepanspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Wholo SoupLiberian Groundnut Soup

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