How to cook the best Liberian pepper soup

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Habaneros maintain heat with slightly fewer calories.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds flavor without the cost of bay leaves.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

Rinse the meat thoroughly.

Chop the meat into pieces.

Blend scotch bonnet peppers, onions, ginger, and garlic with a little water until smooth.

Add the blended mixture to the pot with the meat.

Pour in water and add seasoning cubes, garlic, and black pepper.

Boil the mixture for about 30 minutes, keeping an eye on it.

After 30 minutes, check the meat for tenderness and adjust seasoning if needed.

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