Nigerian Assorted Meat Pepper Soup

Bold, warming, and full of flavor. This spicy Nigerian Assorted Meat Pepper Soup brings heat and comfort in every spoonful. Simmered in a rich, aromatic broth, it’s a party favorite served as a side or appetiser.
Ingredients
- 500 g of goat meat and shaki
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 2-4 Scotch Bonnet (thinly chopped)
- 1 tbsp Crayfish powder
- 2 Tablespoons Pepper Soup Spice
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Ata gun gun)
- 3 Tablespoons Basil leaves OR Utazi Leaves
- 2 Knorr cubes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Wash the assorted meat thoroughly.
- 2
Place the cleaned assorted meat in a pot. Add chopped onions, garlic, salt, Knorr cubes, and half of the pepper soup spice blend. Pour in enough water to cover the meat, then bring to a boil for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the remaining pepper soup spice, scotch bonnets, crayfish powder, cayenne pepper and a splash of vegetable oil. Reduce the heat to low and taste, adjust as necessary. Add more water if needed.
- 4
After about 10 minutes, add scent leaves or basil. Simmer gently until the meat is tender and the broth is fragrant.
- 5
Serve Nigerian assorted meat pepper soup piping hot, as a side or appetizer.
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