Miyan Taushe (Hausa Pumpkin Soup)
Miyan taushe is a traditional, popular soup in Hausa homes, especially during festive seasons or when pumpkins are in season. It reflects the Hausa people's creative use of local ingredients to prepare nourishing, flavorful meals. It is rich, slightly sweet, and often flavored with groundnut paste and spices. It is commonly served with tuwo shinkafa (Nigeria
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 12 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
Daddawa is fermented locust beans used to add deep flavor.
Groundnut paste adds richness but can be omitted for a lighter version.
The soup can be sweet, spicy, or both, depending on the pumpkin and chili quantity.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Place the meat in a pot. Add chopped onion, seasoning cubes, salt, and enough water to cover everything. Simmer until the meat is cooked through and tender to your taste—this can take a while for tough cuts of meat.
- 02
Add pumpkin chunks to the pot. Cook until they become soft (about 10–15 minutes), then gently mash some of the pumpkin to thicken the soup.
- 03
Add groundnut paste if using, daddawa, palm oil, chile pepper, and fish. Stir well and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 04
Add your leafy vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 05
Add water if needed to get your desired soup thickness.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Aykunya13; view original image record .
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