Cookbook:Nigerian Chicken Pepper Soup

Chicken pepper soup is the chicken version of the original Nigerian pepper soup.

Ingredients

 * Chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
 * Thyme (optional)
 * Ehu (calabash nutmeg), peeled and ground
 * Red onion, quartered
 * Tatashe (red bell pepper), chopped
 * Habanero pepper, chopped
 * Scent leaves (optional)
 * Parsley (optional)
 * Salt, to taste

Procedure

 * 1) Rinse the chicken very well. Transfer to a pot, and add the thyme, calabash nutmeg, and other seasonings as desired. Stir well to combine.
 * 2) Add the quartered onions. Cover the contents of the pot with water. Bring to a boil, and simmer until the chicken is soft.
 * 3) Remove the onion pieces and discard them. Stir in the chopped tatashe and habanero, scent leaves, and parsley. Simmer for 5 minutes maximum.
 * 4) Season with salt to taste.
 * 5) Serve with white rice or agidi.