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Nigerian chicken pepper soup served with rice

Nigerian Chicken Pepper Soup Recipe

Abi Olayiwola
Pepper soup is a warming, fragrant soup with amazing flavours which is enjoyed by Nigerians.
4.38 from 8 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 6
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Chicken
  • 1 Onion medium,
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 2 Bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Pepper soup spice mix
  • Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground crayfish
  • Basil a few leaves, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Peel the onion and garlic. Remove the stalk from the scotch bonnet pepper. Blend into a puree in a food processor.
  • Pour the chicken into a pot and sprinkle in the bouillon cubes. Add the blended puree, ½ of the peppersoup spice and a little salt to taste. Add 2 cups of water into the pot and mix the content well.
  • Cover and allow simmer for around 20 mins for the chicken to cook.
  • Add enough water to cover the chicken, add the remaining pepper soup spice blend and the crayfish. Reduce the heat and allow to cook for another 20 mins.
  • Remove from heat and serve.
Keyword Nigerian pepper soup