Pepper Soup Recipe

Name: Pepper Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 1 kg Goat meat; 2 tbsp Pepper soup spice; 2 Scotch bonnet; 1 Onion; 1 handful Scent leaves; 2 Seasoning cube; to taste Salt

1 hrMedium4 servingsNigerian

A warming, spicy Nigerian broth with tender goat meat and fragrant scent leaves.

Prep 15 mins · Cook 45 mins · Total 1 hr

Ingredients

Goat meat – 1 kg
Pepper soup spice – 2 tbsp
Scotch bonnet – 2
Onion – 1
Scent leaves – 1 handful
Seasoning cube – 2
Salt – to taste

Equipment: Large pot

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cooking mode · Step 1 of 333%

Season the meat

Combine goat meat, onion, seasoning cubes and salt in a pot. Steam for 10 minutes.

Season the meat
Combine goat meat, onion, seasoning cubes and salt in a pot. Steam for 10 minutes.
Simmer
Add water to cover, the spice mix and blended scotch bonnet. Simmer 35 minutes until tender.
Finish
Stir in scent leaves and cook 2 more minutes. Serve hot.

Cooking Tips

Scent leaves go in last to keep their aroma.

Substitutions

Use catfish or chicken instead of goat meat.

Serving suggestions

Serve hot on its own, or with boiled yam or white rice.

Storage

Keeps 3 days in the fridge and freezes well.

Want to understand the technique? Read our guide: How to Make Nigerian Pepper Soup

Frequently asked questions

Where do I get pepper soup spice?

African grocers sell ready blends; it usually includes calabash nutmeg, alligator pepper and uda.

Can I use chicken?

Yes — reduce simmering time to about 25 minutes.

Published by the AliRecipes team. Recipe drafting is AI-assisted, then checked for sensible quantities and steps before publishing. Always check allergens and cook meat to safe temperatures.