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Nigerian pepper soup
Put the goat in a pot with the sliced onion, half the ginger, the garlic, one stock cube and salt. Add water to cover and bring to a boil. Skim the grey foam for the first few minutes.
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How long does Nigerian pepper soup take?
1 hr 30 min all in — 15 min prep, 1 hr 15 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Extra hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Shellfish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Stockpot, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Pepper soup spice → A teaspoon each of ground nutmeg, black pepper and crushed allspice. You lose the calabash nutmeg and uda notes. It is still a hot aromatic soup.
What should I watch for?
Pepper soup spice is bitter in excess. Add the second tablespoon only if the first is not coming through.
Any tips from this recipe?
For catfish pepper soup, make the broth with water and seasonings first, then poach thick catfish steaks in it for 10 minutes at the end. A squeeze of lime at the table is not traditional but cuts the heat nicely.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.