African Pepper Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
African
African Pepper Soup
Description
This African Pepper Soup recipe calls for 675 grams of beef or goat meat cut into pieces, combined with minced onions, garlic, ginger, white and black pepper, dried thyme, and a stock cube. A scotch bonnet pepper adds heat, while tomato puree complements the spice with acidity and body. Water creates a broth base that is simmered until the meat is tender.
The soup's flavor is spicy and aromatic, balancing heat from the peppers and pepper spices with the earthiness of thyme and the slight pungency of garlic and ginger. The tomato concentrates during simmering to enrich the broth. Cooking methods vary: stovetop simmering takes about 30 minutes, the Instant Pot reduces meat cooking time through pressure, and slow cooker prepares the soup over several hours for a deeply developed taste. The meat becomes tender and flavorful throughout.
African Pepper Soup is often enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer, especially when served alone or alongside cassava, potatoes, or rice which extend servings. The broth’s spicy warmth suits cooler weather or when a comforting, intensely flavored soup is desired.
Note that tougher meat may require longer cooking or topping up water to maintain liquid levels. Adjust seasoning before serving. Minor variations include substituting fresh chili with flakes or powder, and adding a squeeze of lime for brightness. The Instant Pot method excludes pressure build and release times from cooking duration.
Ingredients
Stove Top African Pepper Soup.
- 675 g beef or goat meat, cut into bite-sized pieces, 1.5 lb
- 2 onion minced
- 3 garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 0.5 black pepper tsp. amount not specified
- 1.5 tsp thyme dried
- 1 stock cube or more to taste
- scotch bonnet pepper to taste
- 1.25 L water 5 cups
- 3 tbsp tomato puree
- salt
Instant Pot African Pepper Soup
- water reduce to 900 ml (3.8 cups
- All other ingredients the same
Slow cooker version
- water reduce to 900 ml (3.8 cups
- All other ingredients the same
Instructions
Stove top African Pepper Soup
- Mix together meat, onion, garlic, ginger, white pepper, black pepper and thyme in your pot.
- Add the water, bring to boil and reduce to a roiling simmer for 15 mins.
- Add the tomato puree and season with salt and simmer for another 10-15 mins until the beef is done
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
Instant Pot African Pepper Soup
- Add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot insert and mix well.
- Select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 20 mins. Cook till done.
- Let the steam release naturally.Adjust seasoning and serve.
Slow Cooker African Pepper Soup
- Add everything to slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 4-5 hrs or low 6-8 hrs.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- Tougher meat pieces may need additional cooking time; add up to 250 ml (1 cup) water if liquid reduces during cooking.
- Serves four as a standalone soup; adding cassava or potatoes extends servings to six.
- Use minced onions, garlic, and ginger for quicker cooking and better flavor infusion.
- Cooking in a pressure cooker reduces meat cooking time significantly.
- Increase liquid for a soup-style consistency if preferred.
- Fresh chili can be substituted with chili flakes or powder if needed.
- A squeeze of lime juice can enhance flavor before serving.
- Instant Pot cooking time does not include pressure build or natural pressure release duration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 359mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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