Cookbook:Nigerian Chicken Pepper Soup

Nigerian Chicken Pepper Soup
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Chicken pepper soup is the chicken version of the original Nigerian pepper soup.

Ingredients

• Chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Thyme (optional)
• Ehu (calabash nutmeg), peeled and ground
• Red onion, quartered
• Tatashe (red bell pepper), chopped
• Habanero pepper, chopped
• Scent leaves (optional)
• Parsley (optional)
• Salt, to taste

Procedure

1. Rinse the chicken very well. Transfer to a pot, and add the thyme, calabash nutmeg, and other seasonings as desired. Stir well to combine.
2. Add the quartered onions. Cover the contents of the pot with water. Bring to a boil, and simmer until the chicken is soft.
3. Remove the onion pieces and discard them. Stir in the chopped tatashe and habanero, scent leaves, and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes maximum.
4. Season with salt to taste.
5. Serve with white rice or agidi.