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African Pepper Soup

Nigerian · Soup

A fiery, aromatic, and deeply comforting West African broth made with a unique blend of spices and tender meat. Often enjoyed as a light yet revitalizing meal.

IntermediateHigh proteinGluten free
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1 hrA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook time45 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Place the cleaned meat pieces

    Place the cleaned meat pieces in a large pot. Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, bouillon cubes, and a little salt.

  2. Add a small amount of water

    Add a small amount of water (about 1 cup) to the pot, cover, and steam the meat on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until it releases its own juices and begins to soften.

    15 min
  3. Pour in the remaining 2 liters of water

    Pour in the remaining 2 liters (approx 8 1/2 cups) of water. Add the pepper soup spice mix and the chopped scotch bonnet peppers.

  4. Bring the soup to a boil

    Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the meat is completely tender. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

    30 min
  5. Stir in the chopped scent leaves or basil

    Stir in the chopped scent leaves or basil. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the aroma to infuse the broth. Turn off the heat and serve hot.

    3 min

A little kitchen wisdom

You can use goat meat, chicken, or even fish for this recipe. If using fish, add it at the very end as it cooks quickly. Scent leaves provide the most authentic flavor, but basil is a great alternative.

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Large potKnifeGrater
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Make it ahead

The broth flavors deepen over time. Prepare the full soup and store.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container once cooled. Reheat on the stovetop until boiling.

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African Pepper Soup
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Place the cleaned meat pieces

Place the cleaned meat pieces in a large pot. Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, bouillon cubes, and a little salt.