Egusi soup is a soup prepared with egusi seeds as a primary ingredient.[1] Egusi seeds are the fat- and protein-rich seeds of certain cucurbitaceous (squash, melon, gourd) plants. Egusi soup is common and prevalent across Central Africa, and may be served atop rice, cooked vegetables, or grilled meat, such as goat, chicken, beef, or fish.[1][2][3] It may also be served atop fufu, omelettes, amala, and eba,[2][4][5][6] among other foods.