Pepper Soup
Light, intensely aromatic and spicy broth made with catfish or goat and traditional pepper soup spice.
Why It Works
The pepper soup spice blend includes rarely-used aromatics like uziza, ehuru, and calabash nutmeg that create a flavor profile unlike any other soup tradition; the thin broth format maximizes aroma delivery.
Key Ingredients
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