PEPPER SOUP

 

Nigerian Pepper Soup Recipe 🍲🔥

Ingredients:

1. 1 pound of your preferred protein (chicken, beef, goat meat, or fish) 🍗

2. 4-6 Scotch bonnet peppers (or substitute with habanero/jalapeño) 🔥

3. 2 medium onions, chopped 🍠

4. 2 cloves of garlic, minced 💡

5. 1 teaspoon of grated ginger 🌿

6. 1 tablespoon of ground cumin ❀️

7. 1 teaspoon of ground coriander ❀️

8. Salt and black pepper, to taste ❗️

9. 2 cups of water or broth 💧

10. 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 💦

Instructions:

1. Rinse the protein and cut into bite-sized pieces 🍖.

2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat 🔪.

3. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent 🍠.

4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for 1 minute 💡.

5. Add Scotch bonnet peppers, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Stir well 🔥.

6. Add protein and stir to coat with spice mixture 🍗.

7. Add water or broth and bring to a boil 💧.

8. Reduce heat to low and simmer until protein is tender (30-40 minutes) ⏰.

9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs (optional) 🌿.

Variations:

1. Add potatoes or yams for added thickness 🥔.

2. Use different types of protein or combine for a hearty soup 🍗.

3. Adjust pepper quantity to desired spice level 🔥.

4. Add other spices, like paprika or thyme, for extra flavor ❀️.

Tips:

1. Handle Scotch bonnet peppers carefully, as they can be very spicy ⚠️.

2. Adjust seasoning to taste 👅.

3. Serve with rice, fufu, or bread for a filling meal 🍚.

Enjoy your delicious and spicy Nigerian Pepper Soup! 😋