Omoebe
Edo Black Soup with Bitter Leaf and Mixed Greens
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A distinctive Edo soup known for its dark color, derived from a rich blend of bitter leaf, uziza, utazi, and scent leaves. It features assorted meats (beef, tripe, cowhide) and smoked fish, cooked in palm oil with peppers and local spices. Served as a standalone soup, without traditional carb thickeners or sides.
Key ingredients
Bitter leaf, uziza leaves, utazi leaves, scent leaves, palm oil, assorted meats (beef, tripe, ponmo), smoked fish, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, onions, seasoning cubes, salt.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no cocoyam or yam paste is used as a thickener. Confirm no added sugars in seasoning.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes, higher carb content in larger quantities of peppers and onions.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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