🍲 **Delicious Gb Soup (Chibi Soup) 🍲**

Experience the rich flavors of Liberian cuisine with this hearty Gb Soup, a traditional dish that combines various meats and spices for a comforting meal.

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🌍 **What Is Gb Soup?**

Gb Soup, also known as Chibi Soup, is a popular Liberian dish made with a variety of meats, spices, and a unique thickening agent known as "wallow." It is often enjoyed with fufu or rice, making it a versatile and satisfying meal.

🧾 **Ingredients**

**Base:**

- Fresh mackerel fish

- Chicken feet

- Dried turkey

- Dried crawfish

- Oxtail

- 1 Vita cube chicken-flavored bouillon

- Adobo or purple seasoning (to taste)

- Salt (to taste)

- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

- 8-13 cups water (adjust based on desired soup consistency)

- 1 cup bitter ball (garden eggs)

**Optional:**

- Sesame seeds (benin seeds)

- Medicated pepper (conscious pot)

- Habanero pepper (to taste)

👩‍🍳 **Step-by-Step Instructions**

1. **Prep the Meat:**

- In a large pot, combine all your prepped meats: fresh mackerel, chicken feet, dried turkey, dried crawfish, and oxtail.

2. **Add Seasonings:**

- Add the Vita cube, adobo seasoning, and salt. Adjust the amounts to your taste.

3. **Incorporate Peanut Butter:**

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- Mix in 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter to add richness and color to the soup.

4. **Add Water:**

- Pour in 8 cups of water initially, then add more as needed (up to 13 cups total) to achieve your desired soup consistency.

5. **Cook the Soup:**

- Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it cook for about 35 minutes, checking occasionally to avoid overcooking the fish and chicken feet.

6. **Toast Sesame Seeds:**

- While the soup is cooking, toast sesame seeds in a separate pan until they turn brown. Stir frequently to prevent burning.

7. **Blend Toasted Ingredients:**

- Once toasted, blend the sesame seeds until smooth. Set aside.

8. **Mash Bitter Ball:**

- Remove the bitter ball (garden eggs) from the pot and mash them using a masher or blender.

9. **Combine Ingredients:**

- Add the mashed bitter ball back into the soup along with the blended sesame seeds. Stir well to combine.

10. **Return Meats to Soup:**

- After 10 minutes, add the cooked chicken feet and dried turkey back into the pot.

11. **Add Wallow:**

- Gradually add the wallow (thickening agent) to the soup, stirring to achieve the desired texture.

12. **Final Cook:**

- Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

🍽️ **How to Serve**

Serve the Gb Soup hot, accompanied by fufu or rice. To eat, take a piece of fufu or rice, dip it into the soup, and enjoy!

💡 **Pro Tips**

- For a thicker soup, add more wallow gradually until you reach your desired consistency.

- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less habanero pepper according to your taste.

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- If you can't find wallow, you can use a similar thickening agent or simply enjoy the soup as is.

🔥 **Why You’ll Love This**

This Gb Soup is not only delicious but also a comforting dish that brings the warmth of Liberian culture to your table. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a perfect meal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Enjoy the rich, savory goodness that will leave you wanting more!