Nigerian Pepper Soup

Nigerian chicken pepper soup in a white bowl with a gray towel and silver spoon to the left

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: African, Nigerian

Keyword: nigerian pepper soup, pepper soup, soup recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 35

Servings: servings

Calories: 221kcal

Author: Ogechi

Nigerian Pepper Soup is a warm, spicy, light soup that is a perfect appetizer or meal. This version uses African hard chicken (fowl) that is slow cooked so the meat is tender, juicy, and falling off the bone.

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Equipment

1 stew pot

Ingredients

1 whole fowl cut in parts
2 ½ tablespoons pepper soup seasoning
2 tablespoons scent leaves
1 teaspoon uziza ground
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
2 scotch bonnet peppers (optional) blended or chopped
1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Begin by sautéing finely chopped onions in olive oil until translucent.
Add the cleaned chicken and pepper soup seasoning. Let the chicken brown for 1-2 minutes.
Next, add bouillon seasoning, ground uziza spice, and peppers.
Add 2 cups of water, scent leaves and let the soup cook for 1 hr. 30 minutes.
Make sure to check the water level every 30 minutes and adjust as needed.
Continue cooking on low until chicken is as tender as you like it.
Remove from heat and enjoy!

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