Nigerian Assorted Meat Pepper Soup

Tripe, goat meat pepper soup in a pink bowl garnished with chillies and spinach. A spoon and red cloth.

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, starter

Cuisine: African, Nigerian, West African

Servings: people

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Jen Sim

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.

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