Directions
This African Pepper Goat Soup is hails from Western Africa, but mostly Nigeria. So if your into spicy foods then you are sure to love this soup recipe.
You can substitute the goat meat for lamb, chicken, fish, tripe and or chicken gizzards if you prefer.
All work well in this type of broth. I have tried all those meat’s and must say goat is my favorite by far, because it’s lean and has a very unique taste that I love.
I have learned to prepare several African dishes in my home over the years and have come to love the flavors from this part of the world.
Now I want you to be forewarned that this is very spicy soup so feel free to add less spice if can’t handle much heat.
NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP INGREDIANTS
WHAT DOES African Pepper Goat Soup TASTE LIKE
Spicy, meaty and soothing! I say soothing because I find it really is so very tasty!
HOW TO MAKE African Pepper Goat Soup
- Start by brining a large stock pot of water to a boil
- Then add in the goat meat and reduce the heat to medium heat
- Add in all your spices and seasonings
- Simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour to serve.
Note: You can cook the onions, garlic and ginger fresh if desired. Just be sure to cook it prior to boiling the meat in 1 tsp of oil to ensure it is cooked.
It is made with a few ingredients that are hard to find here in Canada and so I have made a few substitutes.
The main differences with my soup recipe versus traditional African pepper soup is the type of pepper used.
Traditional pepper soup is made with a few ingredients that are hard to find here in Canada and so I have made a few substitutes.
Like I will use Kale instead of the bitter leaf in the soup, it’s quite similar and more accessible here in Canada.
Then I’ll add some fresh chopped chives in replace of the onions as well, so good. The main differences with my pepper soup recipe versus traditional African pepper soup is the type of pepper used.
Traditional pepper soups call for aka chili or negro pepper. Which is not always easy to find, so I use “Scotch Bonnet Sauce” since i always have that Jamaican sauce in my fridge at all times and it works so well here.
I will make this soup when I’m craving something warm and spicy!
Try to get your hands on the “original “Maggi beef cubes” if you cannot find feel free to use “Maggi Chicken cubes or another brand that you like.
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African Pepper Goat Soup
Ingredients
- 20 oz Cubed Goat meat
- 6 cups Cold water
- 1 tbsp Scotch bonnet pepper sauce
- 1 cup Kale
- 2 Garlic
- 2 tbsp Chives
SPICES
- 2 cubes Maggi cube seasoning
- 1 tsp Thyme
- pinch Freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 tsp Dried Ginger
Instructions
To make the Pepper Soup:
- Start by brining a large stock pot of water to a boil
- Then add in the goat meat and reduce the heat to medium heat
- Add in all your spices and seasonings
- Simmer covered on low heat for 1 hour to serve.
