Miyan Taushe (Nigerian Pumpkin Soup)


Miyan Taushe (Nigerian Pumpkin Soup)

Miyan Taushe is a Pumpkin soup popular among the Hausas in Nigeria (Northern parts of Nigeria). It is prepared with ripe pumpkin meat and enjoyed by both young and old.
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