Nigerian peper soup
Pepper Soup is a spicy West African soup made with meat or fish, pepper, and aromatic local spices. It is light in texture but rich in flavour and is commonly eaten in Nigeria as a comfort food or served at gatherings and celebrations.
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Ingredients
- 500 g goat meat, chicken, or assorted meat (or fresh fish)
- 2–3 tablespoons ground pepper (or fresh blended pepper)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ground crayfish
- 2–3 seasoning cubes
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper soup spice mix (traditional spice blend)
- 3–4 cups water
- Scent leaves or uziza leaves (optional)
Method
- Wash the meat or fish thoroughly and place in a pot.
- Add chopped onions, seasoning cubes, salt, and water.
- Cook until the meat becomes tender.
- Add ground pepper, crayfish, and pepper soup spice mix.
- Stir and allow to simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Add scent leaves or uziza leaves if using.
- Cook for a few more minutes until the aroma is strong and the soup is well blended.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.