Assorted Pepper Soup
A bold, spicy broth with assorted meats — the ultimate Nigerian comfort food.
Nigerian Pepper Soup is a warming, lightly spiced broth made with assorted meats, dried fish and aromatic pepper soup spice. It's the Nigerian answer to chicken soup — served for cold nights, new mothers and hangovers alike. This assorted version layers goat, cow foot and tripe for maximum comfort.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- Assorted meats (tripe, cow foot, goat)
- Dried fish
- Crayfish
- Pepper soup spice mix
- Habanero peppers
- Scent leaves
- Onions
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Salt
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Method
- 1
Clean and boil assorted meats with onions, ginger and garlic until tender.
- 2
Add dried fish and crayfish to the broth.
Chef tips
- • Add scent leaves (efirin) only at the end — heat destroys their aroma.
- • For extra clarity, skim the broth as the meat boils.
- 3
Stir in pepper soup spices and chopped peppers.
- 4
Simmer for 15 minutes for flavours to meld.
- 5
Add scent leaves just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with chilled beer, soft drinks, or agidi (corn pudding).
Assorted Pepper Soup: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nigerian pepper soup spice made of?▾
A blend of uda, uziza seed, ehuru (calabash nutmeg), gbafilo and other West African spices.
Is pepper soup good when you're sick?▾
Yes — many Nigerians make it for colds, flu and postpartum recovery for its warming spices.
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