Pepper Soup (Goat & Yam)

Goat and Yam Nigerian pepper soup is a traditional Nigerian dish known for its rich and spicy flavors. It is a hearty soup made primarily with goat meat, yam, and a variety of aromatic spices. This dish is popular across Nigeria and is often enjoyed as a comforting meal, especially during colder weather or as a special treat during gatherings and celebrations.

• 1Kg Goat
• salt
• 1 cube boullion
• 1 or 2 scotch bonnet
• 2 tbsp ground crayfish
• 100g ginger
• 1 onion
• 4 gloves garlic
• 2 tbsp pepper soup mix
• 1 diced yam
• 1 diced red pepper
• 100g grams fresh scent leaves or basil (chopped roughly)

1. Marinate goat in salt and boullion cube for an hour or overnight.
2. In a blender mix crayfish, scotch bonnet, onion, garlic and ginger. Add a bit of water and mix till smooth.
3. In a medium heat pan put marinated goat, blended mix and pepper mix cover and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
4. Add 500ml of water and cook for 20 more minutes.
5. Once the meat is almost done add the diced yam and cook for 15-20 minutes or until yam is cooked.
6. Mix in the red bell pepper and scent leaves. Cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Stir and serve hot!