Bitter leaf soup, known as Ofe Onugbu in Igbo cuisine from Nigeria, is a traditional West African dish celebrated for its distinctive flavor and nutritional value. The soup is built around bitter leaves (Vernonia amygdalina), which impart a unique bitter taste that balances with savory, spicy, and earthy notes. The leaves are typically washed thoroughly to reduce excessive bitterness, though some bitterness is retained for authenticity.
