Pepper Soup

• 1 kg goat, catfish, chicken, or assorted meats
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 2–3 seasoning cubes
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger or garlic (optional)
• 4–6 cups water
• 2 tbsp pepper soup spice mix
• 1 tbsp ground crayfish
• 1 tsp ground pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup scent leaves or uziza leaves

Ingredients for 7 servings (2.3 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Wash and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Rub the meat well with the salt, seasoning cube, and ginger/garlic.

3. 3

   Combine the meat and water in a pot, and simmer until tender.

   Stovetop
4. 4

   Stir in the pepper soup spice mix, ground crayfish, and ground pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.

   Stovetop
5. 5

   Stir in the scent leaves, and cook for 2–3 minutes.

6. 6

   Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.