DISH RESEARCH · Soup
Kgodu
Kgodu ya dinawa le lephutshe is a Botswana pumpkin and legume soup.
About Kgodu
Kgodu ya dinawa le lephutshe is a Botswana pumpkin and legume soup. This pumpkin and split-pea rendition is a simple, substantial dish served hot, with a soft consistency.
Pumpkin contributes gentle sweetness, while split peas bring an earthy pulse flavour. Salt gives the combination a simple savoury balance.
The pumpkin and peas form a smooth, cohesive soup with a substantial texture. Its plain bowl presentation puts the vegetable and pulse flavours at the centre of the dish.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Kgodu
Sophie’s Botswana pumpkin and split-pea kgodu.
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Pumpkin: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual176/185–186; exact cultivar unprovided.
- Split peas: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual173/183–186 names split peas, not a forced bean species; colour unprovided.
- Water: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual178/183–184 names cooking and rinsing Water, shared literal medium.
- Salt: Recipe-specific ingredient evidence; Allergen details unconfirmed. Actual177/186 seasoning, required chosen formula.
Origins & food traditions
Botswana association in the attributed source; no exclusive invention claim.
Countries
- Botswana
- BotswanaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Botswana
- Botswana CuisineCatalogue link pending review