Nigerian Pepper Soup (Chicken)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken pieces
• 6 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Pepper soup spice mix
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Uziza seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Prepare your ingredients: Cut the 1 lb chicken pieces into bite-sized portions. Peel and finely chop the 1 medium onion. Peel and mince the 2 cloves garlic. Peel and grate the 1 inch ginger. Make a small slit in the 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, or mince it if you prefer more heat.
2. 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the 1 lb chicken pieces, 6 cups water, 2 tablespoons pepper soup spice mix, the chopped 1 medium onion, the prepared 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, the grated 1 inch ginger, and the minced 2 cloves garlic.
3. 3Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 30 to 40 minutes. The chicken is cooked through when it is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4. 4Carefully stir in the 1 teaspoon salt. If you are using the 1/2 teaspoon Uziza seeds, add them now for extra flavor.
5. 5Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. 6Serve the Nigerian Pepper Soup hot.

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