Name: African Pepper Soup (Chicken)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3- 3 1/2 pound 1.3-1.5 kg chicken cut in pieces; 1 medium onion sliced; 4-5 garlic clove; 2 tablespoon chopped ginger; 1 Tablespoon paprika; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon Maggi or bouillon granules; 2 green onion chopped whites and green parts; 3-5 tablespoon parsley / basil (any fresh herb); 1-3 Scotch bonnet or habanera pepper; Salt and white pepper to taste; ¼ cup Njansa (optional)

African pepper soup is a delightfully, intensely flavored soup that is served throughout West Africa, especially in Nigeria, Cameroon and other neighboring African countries.

African Pepper Soup (Chicken)

chicken

onion

garlic

ginger

paprika

bay leaf

Maggi or bouillon granules

green onion

parsley / basil (any fresh herb)

Scotch bonnet pepper

Salt and white pepper

Njansa (optional)

Place all the spices in the blender or food processor. Pulse until everything is puree

Add to the pot of chicken, add water about 7-8 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until chicken is tender. Discard bay leaf, add water if necessary.

Adjust for seasonings and thickness. Serve warm.

African Pepper Soup (Chicken)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

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