Pepper soup is a popular Nigerian spicy dish that’s absolutely amazing and enjoyed by so many Nigerians. This is a tasty dish that’s commonly known for it’s spiciness and flavorful broth. It’s a comforting soup that can be taken on a chili day. Pepper soup can be a main dish or a starter dish. It can be enjoyed alongside with rice or yam or eaten alone, either way it’s a lovely dish.
Although, pepper soup is made with a variety of ingredients, it’s an easy recipe with the proper guide. In this article I’ll be giving a helpful detailed guide and procedures on how to make the most delicious and spicy pepper soup you’ll ever have. So stick around!
Pepper soup is made with a variety of ingredients like meat or fish, done onions and garlic; which is optional by the way, and a mix of aromatic spices. Now remember Pepper Soup is meant to be spicy and hot. It’s literally in the name “Pepper soup” so feel free to spice it up or go low on the hotness, it all depends on how you look to enjoy yours.
Pepper Soup is a combination of spicy and comforting dish, it can be enjoyed on a cold day or sick day and can also be eaten anytime you want. This recipe does not take time to prepare and it’s quite easy. With that being said let’s get started!
Ingredients Needed To Make Pepper Soup:
- 500 grams of meat (goat meat, chicken or fish)
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon of ground crayfish
- 2 tablespoons of ground pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced})
- Salt
- 2 seasoning cubes
- 1 tablespoon of ground Uziza seeds
- 1 tablespoon of ground ehuru seeds
- Scent leaves(optional)
- Clean water
These ingredients will give your pepper soup that delicious and spicy flavor. Feel free to adjust the measurements and spice level according to your taste. Lets get cooking!
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Procedure On How To Make Pepper Soup:
Step one: Firstly, start by washing the meat properly. Then season the meat with some onions, garlic, seasoning cubes and salt. Season properly according to your taste preference.
Step two: Get a pot, put the seasoned meat or fish in the pot and add some more onions, then add pepper, and add some water. Put enough water to cover the ingredients well. Then cook on a medium heat until the meat or the fish is tender or soft enough to your preference.
Step three: After the meat or fish becomes tender, then add the crayfish, Uziza seeds, ehuru seeds and stir properly until the ingredients are evenly combined. Then allow the pot to simmer on a low or medium heat for about 10 minutes more or less to allow the flavors blend in properly.
Step four: Taste the soup to see if it needs more seasoning or not. Feel free to adjust the seasonings or customize the dish with your favorite spices to suit your taste preference, then add your chopped scent leaf, and leave it to boil for another few minutes.
That’s basically how you make your own homemade pepper soup meal. Serve this dish hot and make sure to enjoy it well either alone or with any of your preferred side dishes.
Conclusion:
Pepper Soup is definitely a must try recipe especially if you’re a fan of soups and you’re exploring the Nigerian cuisine, don’t forget to try this out! You’ll absolutely enjoy it. By the way; Uziza and ehuru seeds are traditional Nigerian spices that add a unique flavour and aroma to the soup. The spices gives it a spicy taste and a nutty flavor which enhances the overall taste of the soup.
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