Nigerian Pepper Soup Cooking Recipe

how to make your Nigerian pepper soup

Ingredients

• 1 kg assorted meat or fish (goat meat, chicken, catfish, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons pepper soup spice mix
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 piece ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons ground crayfish (optional)
• 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers (chopped or blended)
• 2 seasoning cubes
• Handful scent leaves or uziza leaves (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dry ground pepper (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 5 cups water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat or Fish

• Wash the assorted meat or fish thoroughly.
• If using meat, cut it into bite-sized pieces. For fish, cut into steaks and handle gently to avoid breaking.

1. Season and Boil

• Place the meat in a large pot. Add onions, garlic, ginger, seasoning cubes, and salt.
• Add enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil. Cook until the meat is tender.

1. Add Spice Mix

• Once the meat is tender, add the pepper soup spice mix, ground crayfish (if using), and blended scotch bonnet peppers.
• Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.

1. Adjust Seasoning

• Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt or seasoning cubes if necessary.
• Add dry ground pepper if you prefer extra heat.

1. Add Vegetables

• Add the scent leaves or uziza leaves. Stir and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.

1. Serve Hot

• Remove from heat and serve the pepper soup hot.
• It pairs well with yam, rice, or simply on its own as a comforting soup.

Enjoy your flavorful Nigerian pepper soup! 🌶️