Pepper Soup

Description
Pepper Soup

The seasoning of this soup may vary from regions of Africa.

Ingredients

 * 2 Lbs goat meat, lamb or mutton diced (beef for stew can also be used)
 * 1-2 onions, quartered
 * 2-3 hot chili peppers, cleaned and chopped
 * Seasoning mix
 * 4 cups meat broth or stock
 * 2 tbsp ground dried shrimp
 * 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves, chopped
 * 1 tbsp fresh or dried utazi leaves (or bitterleaf)
 * salt and black pepper to taste

Directions
In a deep pot or dutch oven, combine meat, onions, chili peppers, and a cup of water. Bring to a boil and cook until meat is done, simmer for 20-30 minutes, adding water as necessary to keep pot from becoming dry.

Add the seasoning and the broth or stock (or water) and simmer over low heat for ten to twenty minutes.

Add the dried shrimp, mint leaves, and utazi leaves. Add salt and pepper according to taste. Simmer until soup is to be served.

For the seasoning mix:

Make a mix from
 * Allspice
 * Anise pepper and anise seeds
 * Cloves
 * Coriander seeds
 * Cumin seeds
 * Dried ginger
 * Fennel seeds
 * Tamarind pulp

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