This Nigerian Goat Pepper Soup recipe is made with goat meat and is traditional west African dish that is savory yet spicy and full of flavor. As it is cooked with in-bone goat meat which creates a rich broth that is absolutely delicious.

Want to try more tasty African recipes? Try this Nigerian Red Stew or some Black Eyed Peas would work well alongside this recipe. Also, I highly recommend serving this with Pounded Yam another African staple food or some white rice. 

I love Nigerian Pepper Soup and had it just a couple weeks ago from one of our local African restaurants. West African food is unique to most other cultures foods. As it really has depth of flavor and spices to most of there dishes. And you can make it as spicy as you’d like. Personally, the more spice the better.

However, for this recipe if you are not accustom to a lot of spice, you can simply omit the scotch bonnet pepper or use just a pinch of it. Be sure to wear cloves though as that is one spicy pepper.

WHAT DOES NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP TASTE LIKE

Spicy, meaty and soothing! I say soothing!

WHERE TO GET NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP SPICE

Most African grocery stores carry this spice, pre-made. Making it super easy to flavor your soup with in a hurry.

What is in Nigerian Pepper Soup Spice

HOW TO MAKE NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP

• Start by adding 1 tbsp of cooking oil to a large pot
• Sauté the goat till lightly browned over medium heat
• Add in all the seasonings and sauté the goat another 2 minutes
• Before adding in the vegetable stock or water
• Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium heat
• 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. 

NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP INGREDIANTS 

NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP INGREDIANTS

• MAGGI CUBES – 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.

• Pre made Pepper Spice or Allspice, Peppercorn, Ginger, Cayenne pepper, Fennel seeds, and Cumin.
• Water
• Goat cubed
• Cray fish
• Scotch bonnet sauce or peppers or even chili flakes
• Onion
• Garlic

IS NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP SPICY

Yes, the scotch bonnet pepper is spicy and this soup is suppose to be spicy. I love it and I mean love it spicy, however if your not used to spice you can omit it and it will be just as tasty.

IS NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS

On it’s own yes, the water contents and spices help fill you up and goat being a lean meat and high in protein will help fuel you for the day.

I will make this soup when I’m craving something warm and spicy!

 

IS NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP HEALTHY

Yes, goat meat is a very lean meat and the broth is simmer fully in that and it is also packed full of nutrients. 

IS NIGERIAN PEPPER SOUP GOOD FOR PREGNANT WOMAN

I would say yes but without the spices, so omit the scotch bonnet pepper or chili flakes.

I am so thrilled you are reading one of my recipes, if you made this recipe i’d love to hear how it turned out! Thank you very much for reading and until next time see ya in the kitchen. Don’t want to miss a recipe? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER delivered right to your inbox!