This healthy pepper soup recipe is light, fragrant, and high in protein. It's perfect for moms who want a comforting meal without anything heavy.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy for busy families
- Budget-friendly
- Kid-approved
- Great for leftovers
- Flexible ingredients
Best Protein Options
- Chicken, quick and lean
- Catfish, traditional choice
- Goat meat, rich and hearty
- Turkey, leaner alternative
How Spicy to Make It
Start with half a scotch bonnet. Pepper soup is meant to be warming, not painful. You can always add more at the end.
Low-Carb Serving Ideas
- Serve on its own as a light dinner
- Pair with steamed vegetables
- Add a small portion of yam if needed
Meal Prep Tips
- Make a double batch and freeze
- Store the broth and protein separately
- Add fresh scent leaf when reheating for the best aroma
Nigerian Pepper Soup
A spicy, lean Nigerian pepper soup with chicken or fish.
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 30 minutesServes: 4Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken, fish, or goat meat
- 2 tbsp pepper soup spice
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 scotch bonnet
- Handful scent leaf or basil
- 2 bouillon cubes
- Salt
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- Place protein, onion, ginger, garlic, bouillon, and salt in a pot.
- Add water and simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in pepper soup spice and scotch bonnet. Cook 10 minutes.
- Add scent leaf and turn off heat.