A comforting, flavorful soup made with tender goat meat, aromatic herbs, and bold spices. This Goat Meat Pepper Soup is simple to prepare and perfect for chilly days.
When the weather turns cold, I crave warm, soothing drinks and hearty soups. Two of my favorites are lemongrass tea and a steaming bowl of pepper soup. Sometimes I’ll sip hot chocolate or bake to warm up the house, but nothing beats a piping bowl of well-seasoned soup.
This goat meat pepper soup is:
- Spicy
- Flavorful
- Light yet hearty
- Easy to make
The star is the goat meat. Compared to other red meats, goat is lean and often raised on smaller local farms, which can mean fewer added hormones and antibiotics. It’s also lower in fat, making it a lighter choice without sacrificing flavor.
Why choose goat meat:
- Often sourced from smaller farms, so it can be cleaner than some industrially raised meats.
- Very lean—goat is known as one of the leanest meats, with less fat than many other red meats.
Cooked into this fragrant pepper soup, goat meat becomes tender and deeply flavorful. I love serving it with boiled plantains—the combination is irresistible.
Other great accompaniments include boiled African white yams or crusty French bread. The soup also works well on its own as a warming appetizer or light meal.
Goat Meat Pepper Soup Recipe Video:
Goat Meat Pepper Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds goat meat cubes (1kg)
- 1 habanero pepper
- 1 medium onion – roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon whole white pepper
- 35 njangsa seeds
- 5 cloves garlic – peeled
- 1 stem green onion – roughly chopped
- 1 stem parsley
- 1 stem celery (use half or a quarter if large)
- 1 inch ginger root – peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 seasoning cubes (Maggi) about 4g per cube
Instructions
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Rinse the goat meat thoroughly and place it in a pot. Add water to cover the meat (about 3 cups) and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let the meat boil for 20 minutes while you prepare the spice blend.
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Place the njangsa seeds and whole white pepper in a blender and grind to a powder. Add the celery and parsley sprigs, ginger, garlic, habanero pepper, and onion. Add about 1/2 cup of water and blend into a smooth paste.
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After the meat has boiled for 20 minutes, add salt, seasoning cubes, and the blended spice paste. Stir to combine.
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Cover and simmer for another 20–30 minutes, or until the goat is tender and easy to chew. Taste a small piece to check doneness.
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Check the soup consistency as it cooks. If it becomes too thick, add more water to reach your desired texture.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Serve warm on its own or with a starchy side such as boiled plantains, African white yams, or French bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 4g
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Protein: 20g
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Fat: 10g
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