Nigerian Chicken Pepper Soup
A thin, fiery, clove and nutmeg scented chicken broth that clears the head and warms you through.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the chicken, onion, garlic, ginger and scotch bonnet in a large pot with the water. Bring to the boil and skim off any grey foam.
- 2
Stir in the nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, cayenne and salt. If you can buy a ready made pepper soup spice mix, use 2 tablespoons of it in place of the ground spices.
- 3
Cover and simmer gently for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is very tender and falling from the bone.
38 min 20 s - 4
Taste the broth and add more salt or cayenne if you like. It should be thin, peppery and strongly spiced.
- 5
Stir in the basil leaves, simmer for 2 minutes and serve in deep bowls.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.