Draw soup

"Draw soup" is a term used to describe certain types of soups originating from southeastern and southwestern Nigeria. These distinctive soups are typically made with ingredients such as okra, ogbono (wild mango seeds), or ewedu leaves (jute leaves). The name "draw soup" is derived from the soup's thick and stretchy consistency, which makes it "draw" or stretch when lifted with a spoon or dipped into.

These soups are often enjoyed with various Nigerian fufu dishes, like eba, which is made from garri (cassava flour). Ewedu leaves, in particular, are used to prepare a Yoruba soup that is traditionally paired with amala, a dish made from yam flour. This combination creates a delightful and hearty meal cherished by many in Nigeria.