How to cook the best Liberian peppers soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños offer similar heat with less intensity, while serrano peppers are widely available.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground peppercorns

White pepper has a similar flavor profile, while ground peppercorns are often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 10-15 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; reserve broth in the pot.

Chop bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger.

Blend the chopped vegetables into a smooth paste.

Add the vegetable paste back to the broth.

Stir in thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper.

Return the chicken to the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add scotch bonnet peppers and salt to taste.

Incorporate palm oil and mix well.

Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, and green onions; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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