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Pepper Soup
Pepper soup is a popular Nigerian soup. It is usually very spicy and is served as an appetizer in both official and informal gatherings.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 6–8 (calculated as 6)
- goat, catfish, chicken, or assorted meats1 kg
- salt, adjust to taste1 tsp
- seasoning cube2–3
- ginger, freshly grated; or garlic; optional1 tbsp
- water4–6 cup
- pepper soup spice mix2 tbsp
- ground crayfish1 tbsp
- pepper, ground; adjust to taste1 tsp
- scent leaves or uziza leaves1 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Wash and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Rub the meat well with the salt, seasoning cube, and ginger/garlic.
Combine the meat and water in a pot, and simmer until tender.
Stir in the pepper soup spice mix, ground crayfish, and ground pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Stir in the scent leaves, and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
