Nigerian Pepper Soup Recipe

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

1h 15m

Total Time

1h 30m

This Nigerian Pepper Soup recipe features a flavorful spice mix including urheri pods, erhe seeds, and alligator pepper. The soup is made with chicken, ground crayfish, lemongrass, and red pepper for a satisfying and aromatic dish. Serve with boiled yam and a drizzle of red palm oil for an authentic experience.

Nigerian Pepper Soup

Pepper Soup

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Servings: 6

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8 urheri pods (grains of Selim), seeded

6 erhe seeds (calabash nutmeg), shelled

2 gbafilo seeds , shelled and roughly chopped

2 umilo seeds , shelled and roughly chopped

1/2 teaspoon alligator pepper (grains of paradise)

1/2 teaspoon uziza seeds

1 small chicken (about 2 pounds; 905g), cut into 2-inch pieces

2 quarts (1.9L) cold water

2 teaspoons ground crayfish

1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight

1/2 teaspoon Nigerian red dry pepper or cayenne pepper, plus more to taste

6 fresh lemongrass leaves, divided

1 large (or 2 small) fresh makrut lime leaves

2 to 3 sprigs fresh scent leaf, finely chopped, for garnish

Boiled yam, plantain, white sweet potatoes, or cooked white rice , for serving

Unrefined West African red palm oil, for serving

Nigerian Pepper Soup Recipe

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Nigerian Pepper Soup Recipe

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