Nigerian Pepper Soup
Nigerian pepper soup is a light but intensely flavored broth made with meat or fish and a distinctive blend of native pepper soup spices that create a warming and aromatic experience. It is commonly served as an appetizer, remedy for colds, or as a post-celebration restorative meal.
A light and fiery Nigerian spiced broth with tender meat or fish and aromatic pepper soup spices.
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Instructions
Season and Parboil the Meat
Place the goat meat or catfish in a pot. Add the bouillon cube, salt, and half of the pepper soup spice blend. Add 2 cups of water and parboil for 15 minutes until partially cooked.
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the remaining water, blended scotch bonnet peppers, and the rest of the pepper soup spice blend. Stir well and bring to a boil.
Simmer the Soup
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until the meat is fully tender and the broth has developed a rich and spicy aroma.
Finish and Serve
Adjust salt to taste, tear in the scent leaves or fresh basil, and simmer for 1 more minute. Serve hot in bowls as an appetizer or light meal.
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