Pregnancy Recipe
Soups
Afang-style vegetable soup with lean beef
A generous green soup of afang (okazi) and waterleaf with lean beef. Contains protein, iron, fibre and vitamin C-containing vegetables.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 50 min
- Total
- 70 min
- Portions
- 4
- Confident cook
- Pregnancy
- High-protein
- Iron-containing
- Fibre-rich
- Freezer-friendly

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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.
Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Boil the beef with the onion for 30–35 minutes until tender and cooked right through with no pink meat.
- Step 2. Add the smoked fish and simmer for 5 minutes until piping hot throughout.
- Step 3. Stir in the palm oil and crayfish if using.
- Step 4. Add the waterleaf and cook for 3 minutes, then add the shredded afang and cook for a further 4–5 minutes.
- Step 5. Season lightly and serve with a small portion of swallow or boiled yam.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Fish
- Contains: Crustaceans
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
