Bitter Leaf Soup

Ingredients

• 200g bitter leaves
• 1 onion
• 200g chicken or fish
• 200g sweet potatoes
• 100g zucchini
• 2 spring onions
• 1 chili pepper
• 2 tablespoons palm oil
• 1 tablespoon pimento de granada
• Salt to taste
• Water for the soup

Method

1. Wash the bitter leaves and cut them into small pieces.
2. In a large pot, heat the palm oil and add the chopped onion and chili pepper.
3. Add the chicken or fish cut into pieces and cook until well done.
4. Add the cubed zucchini and sweet potatoes, and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
5. Add the bitter leaves, pimento de granada, and salt, and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes.
6. Pour in the water and let everything boil for about 20-25 minutes, adjusting the salt if needed.
7. Finally, add the spring onions cut into small pieces and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
8. Serve hot with bread or as a side dish with rice.