Name: Chicken Pepper Soup By Epicurious
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Nigerian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 tbsp anise seeds; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp allspice berries; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp fennel seeds; 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns; 1 tbsp dried tamarind pulp; 1 tsp whole cloves; 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces; ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 4 cups water; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp bird chiles; Salt, to taste; 4 cups chicken stock; ¼ cup Pepper Soup Spice Mixture; 2 tbsp dried smoked shrimp; 2 tbsp fresh mint; Mint sprigs

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time20 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

Peppersoup is a popular Nigerian favorite and can be prepared with chicken, fish, goat, mutton, game, or organ meats. It should be fiery hot with spices. Traditional spices can be hard to find in the United States. Below you'll find an alternative invented by homesick Nigerians.

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Peppersoup Spice Mixture:

1 tbsp anise seeds

1 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp allspice berries

1 tbsp ground ginger

1 tbsp fennel seeds

1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns

1 tbsp dried tamarind pulp

1 tsp whole cloves

Chicken Peppersoup: