If you’ve ever tasted the fiery comfort of Nigerian pepper soup, you know it’s more than a meal—it’s medicine, memory, and magic in a bowl.
From the bustling streets of Port Harcourt to quiet family kitchens in Jos, pepper soup is the heartbeat of celebration and healing.
Made with goat/cow meat, catfish, or chicken, and infused with bold spices like calabash nutmeg, uziza, and scent leaves, it’s a dish that warms the body and stirs the soul.
So grab your spoon, and your appetite as we dive with Usman Umar into the steamy, spicy world of Nigerian pepper soup—where every simmer carries tradition, and every taste is a journey.