Egusi Soup hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.
Min 3L

Egusi Soup

Melon seed soup with dry fish and choice of meat (Goat, cow leg, beef).

A$50 per litre

  • Min 3L
  • Sold by the litre: tell us your guest count and we'll size it
  • Order with 24 hours' notice

Add sides and proteins too. Everything goes in one quote request, and nothing is charged today.

What Is Egusi Soup?

Our Egusi Soup is prepared using ground melon seeds, premium palm oil, sliced spinach (or bitterleaf), and slow-simmered fish and traditional seasoning components. Slow-cooked to achieve a rich, fluffy, curded texture, this soup holds the deepest nostalgic flavours of West Africa. It is hearty, savoury, packed with healthy elements, and is the ultimate companion to swallow foods like Amala, Pounded Yam, or Fufu.

What goes into it

Core Preparation

  • +Fluffy ground melon seeds
  • +Fresh chopped spinach or traditional leaves
  • +Choice of tender proteins cooked inside the soup

Choices and add-ons

  • +Requires Protein choice (Goat meat, Beef, Cow leg, or Assorted)
  • +Traditional Bitterleaf addition

Why customers order it

Authentic technique, strong presentation, and practical serving formats make this a dependable choice.

Curded Fluffy Melon

Authentic pan-fried egg-like curds of melon seeds for texture and satisfying mouthfeel.

Deep Sea Seafood Baseline

Enriched with premium smoke-dried fish and stockfish to yield an intensely savory stock.

Nutrient Dense

Packed with premium proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Perfect Swallow Companion

The perfect thick consistency that clings beautifully to Pounded Yam, Eba, or Amala.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers before you submit your request.

Does the Egusi soup require selecting a protein?
Yes, our soups are crafted to order and cook best when paired with your choice of beef, goat, cow leg, or assorted meats.
Is the soup gluten-free?
Yes, our Egusi soup is naturally gluten-free and cooked with pure whole food ingredients.
Do you deliver in Melbourne?
Yes. Smoky Bowls supports pickup and delivery across Melbourne suburbs. Delivery availability and pricing depend on your suburb, order size and requested date.
Can I order this for an event?
Yes. Most menu items can be prepared for birthdays, church events, family parties, corporate lunches and larger catering orders.
Can I customise my order?
Yes. Add your notes in the quote request form for custom portions, spice preference, protein choices and delivery timing.
How much notice do you need?
Family meals usually need advance notice, while larger trays and catering orders should be requested early so the team can confirm capacity and timing.

Put it on the table

Add Egusi Soup to your tray, build the rest of the spread, and send one request.

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