Spiced Chicken Soup (Soupe de Poulet Épicée)

Soupe de Poulet Épicée, or Spiced Chicken Soup, is a popular dish in Burkinabé cuisine. This flavorful and comforting soup is perfect for warming up on a chilly day.

Spiced Chicken Soup (Soupe de Poulet Épicée)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 inch of ginger, grated
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 cups of chicken broth
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until softened.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.
  3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, coriander, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
  6. Add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  7. Adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Chopping board Knife Grater Measuring spoons Wooden spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Soupe de Poulet Épicée with crusty bread or over steamed rice for a hearty meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add more scotch bonnet pepper or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the soup.

Cost

$15