Let’s Make Authentic Ghana CHICKEN LIGHT SOUP/ PEPPER SOUP RECIPE | How To Make FUFU | African Food

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: oregano

Basil offers a similar aromatic flavor, while oregano is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes retain flavor and are often more affordable.

Start by cooking carrots, garden eggs, fresh pepper, fresh tomatoes, and 1 medium-sized onion in a pot with water until soft.

Add roasted chicken to a big pot along with optional beef, tomato paste, chopped onions, chicken seasoning, pepper soup spice mix, garlic and ginger paste, and salt.

Pour in water and cook until the chicken is juicy, about 10-15 minutes, mixing occasionally.

Blend the cooked vegetables off camera and pour into the soup base.

Add more water to adjust the consistency of the soup, mix well, and cover to cook until halfway done.

Add extra mael for sweetness, mix again, and cover to cook until the soup is ready.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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