Description
A comforting and flavorful pepper soup that warms the soul with aromatic spices and tender meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs of meat (chicken, beef, or goat)
- 4 cups of water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2–4 hot peppers (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon of ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, add your chopped meat and pour in 4 cups of water. Bring this to a full boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for about 45 minutes until the meat is tender and flavorful.
- Sauté the aromatics: While the meat cooks, grab a separate pan. Heat a drizzle of oil and add the chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until everything softens and turns fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the aromatic mixture into the pot with the meat, letting the flavors meld beautifully.
- Spice it up: Stir in the hot peppers, ground coriander, and cumin, infusing your soup with warmth and complexity.
- Season well: Add salt and pepper to taste, making sure to adjust according to your flavor preference.
- Final simmer: Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, letting every ingredient shine.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle your pepper soup into bowls, and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for that lovely finishing touch.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tips: This soup stores beautifully. For a vegetarian option, replace meat with chickpeas or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pepper soup, comfort food, spicy soup, meat soup, soul food