Cameroon Pepper Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

peppercorns

🥗Healthier: ground black pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Ground black pepper offers similar heat, while cayenne is often less expensive.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients, while kale is often more accessible.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños offer a milder heat, while serrano peppers are usually more affordable.

Boil 3 bowls of water in a pot.

Add pre-prepared pepper soup spices, ginger, garlic, and stir.

Let it boil for about 10 minutes.

Add 2 cubes of Maggi and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to taste.

Add pre-cooked cow meat and shrimp to the pot.

Let it cook for another 10 to 15 minutes to combine flavors.

Add chopped carrot and celery to the soup and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve hot with yam or plantains.

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