Supu ya Ndizi

Name: Supu ya Ndizi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tanzanian
Ingredients: 4 green bananas, peeled; 500g beef bones; 1 onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; 1 liter water; Salt and pepper; Lime juice

Supu ya Ndizi (SOO-poo yah n-DEE-zee)

Green Banana Soup

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 270 kcal

A hearty, creamy soup made from green bananas simmered with beef bones, onions, and spices until thick and warming.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 12.0g

Carbs 42.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot blender cutting board

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep soup bowl

Garnishes: lime wedge, black pepper

Accompaniments: chapati, bread

Ingredients

4 green bananas, peeled
500g beef bones
1 onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 liter water
Salt and pepper
Lime juice

Instructions

1
Boil beef bones with onion, garlic, and spices in water for thirty minutes to create a rich broth.
2
Add peeled green bananas and cook for twenty more minutes until very soft.
3
Remove bones, blend the soup until smooth, and return to pot.
4
Adjust consistency with more broth if needed, season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
5
Simmer for five more minutes to let flavors meld.
6
Serve hot with a squeeze of lime and crusty bread or chapati.

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Did You Know?

Supu ya ndizi is a traditional Tanzanian remedy for cold weather and is believed to help ward off illness during the rainy season.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
blender
cutting board

Garnishing

lime wedge, black pepper

Accompaniments

chapati, bread

The Story Behind Supu ya Ndizi

Supu ya ndizi is a beloved comfort food from Tanzania's inland regions where cooking bananas are a staple crop. This hearty soup transforms humble green bananas into a smooth, satisfying first course enriched with the deep flavor of bone broth. It reflects the practical Tanzanian approach to cooking, using abundant local ingredients to create nourishing meals that warm the body during cool highland evenings.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed cold evenings and rainy season 📜 Origins: Traditional inland Tanzanian

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