Pepper soup
Pepper soup is a delicious and spicy broth-based soup popular in many African countries, especially in West Africa. It typically contains a variety of ingredients such as meat (often goat meat, chicken, or fish), spices like chili peppers, onions, garlic, and other seasonings. It's known for its rich flavor and warming effect.
Ingredients
- 1 lb goat meat chicken, or fish (cut into pieces)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers (chopped, adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1- inch piece ginger (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground crayfish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups water or broth
- fresh cilantro chopped or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the meat, onions, peppers, garlic, ginger, crayfish, cayenne pepper, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add water or broth to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1-2 hours until the meat is tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and add more water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 72mg (24%)Sodium: 86mg (4%)Potassium: 480mg (14%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 273IU (5%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 53mg (5%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
