Chicken Pepper Soup
This chicken pepper soup is another well-sought-after delicacy in many Nigerian homes. This hearty soup can be enjoyed any time, no matter the season!
Servings: 4
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 habanero pepper
- 1 tablespoon bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon pepper soup spice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 3-4 cups water
- basil leaf optional to garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breast and drain.2 lbs chicken breast
- Cut chicken breast into small cubes.
- Add the chicken a pot, and then add 4 cups of water.3-4 cups water
- Add the bouillon powder and smoked paprika.1 tablespoon bouillon powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the pepper soup spice and habanero pepper.1 tablespoon pepper soup spice, 1 habanero pepper
- Taste for salt before adding any.½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- Simmer for 10 more minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with basil leaves, or your favorite herbs.basil leaf
Notes
This recipe contains 4 servings and has 0 net carbs per serving.
- Chop the habanero pepper for more heat, use it whole for less heat. Or skip it all altogether.
- You can use fresh chicken straight from the farm or frozen chicken just fine for this recipe.
- While cooking, add a tablespoon of the pepper soup spice mix first and check if it tastes okay.
- Use no more than 2 tablespoons of the spice because too much of it may cause the soup to be slightly bitter.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg