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.
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Pepper Soup is a beloved Nigerian delicacy, often served at parties and festive gatherings for its bold, spicy flavor and comforting warmth. This recipe is made using a traditional technique by first boiling assorted meats to create a deeply savory broth, which forms the rich base of the soup. The long simmering time ensures the meat becomes very tender, making each mouthful satisfying and easy to enjoy. Cut into bite-sized pieces, the meat is ideally suited for spoonful servings, ideal for casual dining or celebratory feasts.
If you like spicy recipes, you'll also enjoy this Nigerian Suya and Nigerian Suya Chicken.
Why This Recipe Works
- The Peppersoup is rich and flavorful as it is seasoned to perfection with authentic Nigerian spices.
- The combination of beef, shaki, and pomo makes this a hearty, meaty delight!
- Everything is prepared in one pot, so it is easy to make. Not too much washing up!
- You can double or triple the recipe to feed a larger crowd.
Nigerian Assorted Meat Pepper Soup Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Assorted meat: This recipe is made with beef, shaki, etc. Make sure you wash and clean it before cooking.
- Scotch bonnets: Peppersoup is typically very spicy, but you can adjust the heat level to suit your preference.
- Peppersoup spice: Select a good-quality Peppersoup mix for the best flavor.
Tips and Substitutions
- Assorted Meat: This pepper soup is incredibly versatile, so feel free to use any combination of assorted meats you like. Popular options include cow intestines, liver, kidney, and heart.
- Protein: Another tasty alternative is catfish or tilapia. If you're using fish, be sure to stir the soup gently to prevent the fish from breaking apart.
- Flavor: Taste the soup as you go along and adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
How to Make Nigerian Assorted Meat Pepper Soup
- Wash the uncooked assorted meat and remove any fat or dirt.
- Once it's clean, add it to a pot with onions, garlic, salt, a couple of Knorr cubes, and about half of your pepper soup spice mix. Pour in just enough water to cover the meat, then let it boil for around 15 minutes.
3. Next, add the rest of the pepper soup spice, scotch bonnets, crayfish powder, a bit of cayenne pepper, and a splash of vegetable oil.
4. Lower the heat, give it a taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the broth is too thick, feel free to add a bit more water.
5. Finally, serve this delicious Nigerian assorted meat pepper soup hot as an appetizer or side.
Recipe FAQs
Goat meat is a classic choice for making pepper soup because it is known for its rich flavor and tenderness when properly cooked.
Pepper soup pairs well with boiled plantains and yams.
Add leftover the pepper soup to an air tight container and refridgerate for up to 4 days.
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Nigerian Assorted Meat Pepper Soup
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 500 g of goat meat and shaki
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2-4 Scotch Bonnet thinly chopped
- 1 tablespoon 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
- Wash the assorted meat thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
- After about 10 minutes, add scent leaves or basil. Simmer gently until the meat is tender and the broth is fragrant.
- Serve Nigerian assorted meat pepper soup piping hot, as a side or appetizer.
Notes
- Assorted Meat: This pepper soup is versatile, and you can use any mix of assorted meats you prefer. Common choices include cow intestines, liver, kidney, and heart each adding its own unique flavor and texture.
- Fish Option: If you'd rather go for seafood, catfish or tilapia are great alternatives. Just remember to stir gently, as fish can be quite delicate and may break apart easily.
- Flavor Check: Be sure to taste the soup as it cooks and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Banke says
Looks very rich with chunky pieces - nice!
Jen Sim says
Thanks, Banke!
Palay says
This looks absolutely mouthwatering.