Pepper Soup

Description
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
 * 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

Seasoning mix

 * allspice
 * anise pepper and anise seeds
 * cloves
 * coriander seeds
 * cumin seeds
 * dried ginger
 * fennel seeds
 * tamarind pulp

Directions

 * 1) In a deep pot or dutch oven, combine meat, onions, chili peppers, and a cup of water.
 * 2) 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.
 * 3) Add the seasoning and the broth or stock (or water) and simmer over low heat for ten to twenty minutes.
 * 4) Add the dried shrimp, mint leaves, and utazi leaves.
 * 5) Add salt and pepper according to taste.
 * 6) Simmer until soup is to be served.

Seasoning mix

 * 1) Make a mix from the seasoning mix ingredients.