Goat Pepper Soup is the G.O.A.T (see what I did there). It is the most popular of all light soups. The tender pieces of goat meat and spices are perfect for any time of day. Since it is a high-protein meal, just worry about what to eat it with. It goes best with rice, yam, or fufu.
During my weight loss journey I loved making goat pepper soup.
It was filling, I measured my food, and I didn't feel like I was "dieting."
There is nothing worse than being hungry and knowing you aren't about to chop well ohhh..
And since this recipe was easy to make, it was a quick option for me.
Ingredients for Goat Pepper Soup
- Goat meat cubes. I bought my goat already sliced and cubed. You can find goat meat in most ethnic grocery stores
- Yellow/white onions. Chopped and set aside.
- pepper soup spice. Be careful not to use too much. It can make your soup bitter.
- Nchanwu leaves. Also known as "scent leaves". They can be found in most African Markets.
- Ground Uziza.
- Habanero peppers. Add more or less depending on your spice tolerance. You can even use cayenne pepper or Cameroon pepper.
- Olive oil. Any light oil will do. Do not use palm oil.
What are the calories?
The calories below are for 1 serving.
Total Calories: 375
Protein: 47 grams
Fat: 17 grams
Carbs: 7 grams
How to Make Goat Meat Pepper Soup
- Saute onions. Heat olive oil on medium and add onions. Saute for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add goat meat. Add pepper soup seasoning & goat meat. Mix.
- Cook. Let everything cook with 2 ½ cups of water for 20 minutes.
- Adjust water. After 20 minutes, Add 3 cups of water and the remaining seasoning (nchanwu, ground uziza, habanero peppers, bouillon seasoning).
- Cook until tender. Let the meat cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until tender. You may need to add a little more water depending on how much liquid you want in the soup.
- Adjust salt and pepper to tolerance and enjoy!
Is Pepper Soup Good for Fat Loss?
Because this recipe is a light soup, it has very few ingredients that would add unnecessary calories. Protein-rich foods will help stop cravings and keep you full longer. The goat in this recipe provides almost 50 grams of lean protein per serving. It will make a significant impact on your protein intake for the day.
Soups, in general, are more filling. It is the same concept behind feeling full after chugging water.
Helpful Tips
- The pepper soup spice is mandatory. If you want to make it from scratch follow this recipe.
- Some people like to add ginger for freshness and health benefits. Fresh or dry is fine.
- Pepper soup can be made with any meat you want, including fish.
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Goat Pepper Soup
Ingredients
- 3 pounds goat meat cubes
- 1 yellow onion blended
- 1 ½ tablespoons pepper soup spice
- 4 grams Nchanwu leaves roughly chopped
- 4 grams fresh uziza leaves substitute with 1 teaspoon of ground uziza
- 2 habanero peppers blended with onions; substitute with scotch bonnet peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil substitute avocado oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil on medium and add goat meat and the blended onion and peppers. Saute for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of pepper soup seasoning. Mix together.
- Mix in 2 ½ cups of water and let the goat meat cook for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, Add 3 cups of water and the remaining seasoning (nchanwu, ground uziza, habanero peppers, bouillon seasoning).
- Let the meat cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until tender. You may need to add a little more water depending on how much liquid you want
- Adjust salt and pepper to tolerance.
- Enjoy.
Kate says
Honestly, this recipe looked way too simple so I was skeptical, but it was so good and so spot on. My husband is Nigerian and he loved it