Authentic Chicken Soup For Winter | How to Prepare Nigerian Chicken Pepper Soup For The Winter 😋

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Habaneros maintain heat while being more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

scent leaves

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Cilantro offers a similar flavor profile.

Toast calabash nutmeg in a pot until brown and smoky.

Toast negro pepper and cloves with calabash nutmeg.

Peel calabash nutmeg after toasting.

Roast native chicken to remove hair and enhance flavor.

Wash the chicken thoroughly after roasting.

Place chicken in a pot without adding water, add salt, seasoning powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Stir well, cover, and cook for 15 minutes to release juices.

Blend toasted spices with thyme, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, garlic, chopped onions, and water until smooth.

Strain the blended mixture to remove particles.

Add the strained mixture to the chicken in the pot, stir, and cook on low heat.

Add enough water to achieve desired soup consistency and cook for two hours on low heat until chicken is soft.

Add peeled plantain and cook until soft.

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