African pepper soup is a hearty African soup made with Goat meat cutlets or chunks, pepper soup spice and other beautiful condiments. If you are looking for an authentic African Goat meat pepper soup, this soup certainly delivers the big, bold African flavors you will love.
Pepper Soup
Almost every culture on earth has its soup recipe and Africa is not an exception. In fact, soups and stews are a significant component of the African cuisine, and we have a whole lot of it apart from this pepper soup recipe like Turkey Stew, Ayamase stew, Stewed Spinach (Efo riro), Egusi Soup, Banga Soup, chicken pepper soup and much more.
The African Pepper soup is primarily liquid, usually served hot and this is made by boiling Meat or Fish of choice in order to extract flavor from them. The broth from this Meat is then further seasoned with authentic African spices. It can be served with boiled Potatoes, Rice, Bread or just eat ”as is”.
Watch how to make the African Peppersoup here:
This pepper soup is suitable for all seasons of the year, and it will also add a little more zing to your day if you are not feeling so well but not to worry if you don’t want it hot, feel free to reduce the quantity of Habanero peppers and the chili pepper.
African Goat Meat Pepper Soup
Notes:
- You can substitute dry ginger powder for fresh ginger if you choose.
- The amount of peppers you add to the pepper soup depends on your heat tolerance so feel free to increase or reduce the quantity of peppers you use.
- You can substitute Uziza leaves or bitter leaves with Parsley, mint leaves or scent leaves; Be sure to wash bitter leaves and drain them when used.
- I have used Goat Meat in this recipe. However, you can also Chicken, Lamb, Beef, or Fish.
- I like to cut the goat meat into cutlets because it cooks faster. You can also easily pick it up with a spoon and eat right away. If You are comfortable with chunky meat in your pepper soup please go with it but it might need to cook for a longer time.
- To avoid chunks of Onions in your pepper soup, it’s a good idea to either mince the Onion or use the smaller hole on the grater to grate the Onion. I like to use the later in my pepper soup.
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- Stewed Spinach – Efo Riro
- Egusi Soup
- Ogbono Soup
- Simple Chicken pepper soup
- Stewed Okra – Okro soup
- Chicken Stir-fry with Spinach
- Nigerian pepper sauce – Ata dindin
- Banga soup
- Nigerian Chicken Stew
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The African pepper soup is genuinely an ultimate comfort food, and when a meal gives you comfort, then it’s good. It’s warm, hearty, and delicious!
African Pepper Soup - Goat Meat
Ingredients
- 2 Tsp Uziza leaves see note 3
- 1 pound Goat meat
- 2 Tsp Crayfish
- 1 Tbs Pepper soup spice
- 1 Tsp Red Chili flakes
- 1 Tsp Ginger powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 small Onion
- 1 Scotch bonnet de-seeded and minced
- 1 Seasoning cube
- 4 Cups Water
Instructions
- Cut the Goat meat into cutlets (see note 4). Then rinse thoroughly, transfer the meat into the Pot, add salt, Seasoning cube, habanero peppers and half of the Onion (see note 5) and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add the pepper soup spice, red chili flakes, Ginger powder, the remaining grated onion, and crayfish. Leave it to cook for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in the uziza leaves and let it simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot with Yam, Rice, Bread and more.
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Notes
- You can substitute dry ginger powder for fresh ginger if you choose.
- The amount of peppers you add to the pepper soup depends on your heat tolerance so feel free to increase or reduce the quantity of peppers you use.
- You can substitute Uziza leaves or bitter leaves with Parsley, mint leaves or scent leaves; Be sure to wash bitter leaves and drain them when used.
- I like to cut the goat meat into cutlets because it cooks faster. You can also easily pick it up with a spoon and eat right away. If You are comfortable with chunky meat in your pepper soup please go with it but it might need to cook for a longer time.
- To avoid chunks of Onions in your pepper soup, it’s a good idea to either mince the Onion or use the smaller hole on the grater to grate the Onion. I like to use the later in my pepper soup.
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I just made this today, but instead of goat meat, I used smoked turkey necks. It is AMAZING! Thank you Chef Lola. I have made about 10-12 of your recipes over the last few months and am never disappointed. You’re the best!
Oh mine, what a great compliment. I’m so pleased to hear this Toni!
Lovely video, would be better if you include the names of the ingredients on the screen rather than just saying them. Once again great presentation, I’m definitely going to try it out 👍🏾👌🏿
Noted. Thank you.
I love eating it with white rice, or ebam. I love that.
Thanks for this. Please where are you staying? Can you tell me?
I live in the united states 😊
Thanks so much mrs Lola, i enjoyed every bit of it.
Wow so tasty… I just finished my too with the support of crayfish and Mrs Lola…thanks a lot
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You must be a fool to say crayfish should not be used in pepper soup
Thanks lola for the recipe.
Hello Lola,
I am planning on making this. If I substitute goat meat for stew beef meat, should I still follow the same directions? Please Advise. For meat, is it best to use boneless or in-bone? Please Advise. And if I add green plantain, when should I add it?
Why using crayfish in pepper soup I’m so surprise
Hi Francis, as strange as that may sound, trust me, it tastes so good. It boosts the flavor of the soup.
Hi Lola, thanks for your recipes, I am an Spanish lady and I love African food, and so far I have done egussi and pepper soup, thanks again because I have learning something new.
excellent and simple and ear directions. will make it tonight as my counter-corima cooking
What’s the pepper soup spive?
In love the recipe
I’ve never used Crayfish before. Where can I find it?
Any African store will have crayfish.
I love African dishes and this has been on my to-do list for a while. An amazing keeper recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Hello! This recipe looks fantastic! I love trying new foods and anything that includes Scotch Bonnet Peppers has to be off the chain delish! I can’t wait to try this recipe ASAP! I love spicy foods, the hubby will love this too I bet!
Oh wow! This looks so good and full of flavor.
HELLO, I made this, and I’m making it again right now, it was such a hit that everyone is asking for it again. I LOVE this hot pepper soup. Thanks. I also found an AMAZING Jasmine RICE recipe to go with it. Yum, yum, yum.😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Janet! Thanks for the feedback!! ❤️
Im not seeing how much liquid to use.
I apologize, I used 4 Cups. (**recipe adjusted)
The recipe seems nice. I’ll try it one of these days
I will be happy to know how well you like it. ❤️
I’m not sure if I can find pepper soup spice here in Italy but I love the sound of this soup. I love spicy meat soups!
You can place an order from Nigeria
This looks delicious with proper hearty bold flavours, so perfect for a winter warmer. Can’t wait to try!
I’m so intrigued by this soup! Lots of new meat and flavors than what I normally eat. Bookmarking!
what an interesting soup. I have never even seen goat. Sure sounds hearty and looks great
African pepper soup is one of my absolute favourites! This looks so delicious, I could do with a bowlful right now!
where would I get the pepper soup spice?
Hi Richard, the spice is sold at any African/Carribean market. You can also get it on Amazon. Just search for pepper soup spice.
Thanks, I tried this, it was so good.
Thanks for letting me know Isabelle. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks Lola. Exactly what I needed.
Aww…’m glad you got what you wanted. 🙂
Thanks Lola. This is looking really good.
thanks Mrs. Lola
You are welcome 🙂
are u marred
Happily married!
would the cooking time be the same if I substitute chicken for goat?
Dear Melinda, the cooking time is totally dependent on the type of the chicken or even the part of the chicken that you are cooking (e.g perhaps its an organically raised chicken-which may take time or genetically modified chicken- which cooks faster. Even still the breast cooks faster than the thighs regardless in some instances)… so you’ll have to experiment to know what cooking time works for you.