CHiCKEN LiGHT SOUP - Ghanaian Pepper Soup Recipe - Nanaaba's kitchen

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños are milder and easier to find.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black pepper

White pepper offers a similar flavor with a different heat profile.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Prepare the whole chicken by cutting it into preferred sizes.

Blend the fresh tomato, medium onion, ginger paste, and garlic cloves until smooth.

Pour the blended mixture into a pot and add water, adjusting for preferred consistency.

Add the chicken pieces and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Add the habanero or scotch bonnet chilis, rosemary, all purpose seasoning, black pepper corns, and aniseed to taste.

Continue to simmer to blend flavors.

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