Chicken Peppersoup

Ingredients for Chicken Peppersoup

• 1 tablespoon anise seeds

• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds

• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds

• 1 tablespoon allspice berries

• 1 tablespoon ground ginger

• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds

• 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns

• 1 tablespoon dried tamarind pulp

• 1 teaspoon whole cloves

• 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces

• 60ml freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 950ml water

• 1 onion, minced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons dried bird chillies, or to taste

• Salt, to taste

• 950ml chicken stock

• 60ml Pepper Soup Spice Mixture

• 2 tablespoons minced dried smoked prawns

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

• Mint sprigs, for garnish

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Place them in a spice mill and pulse until they are pulverized. Spoon the peppersoup spice mixture into a clean glass jar and cover tightly. While the peppersoup spice mixture will keep virtually indefinitely, the spices will lose their bite over time, so it is better to make a small batch at first and then increase the amount made as you use it more often. (Makes about 120ml .)

Wash the chicken pieces, rub them with lemon juice, and place them in a large stockpot with the water, onion, garlic, and minced chillies. Salt to taste and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the chicken stock and 60ml Peppersoup Spice Mixture and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is well cooked. Stir in the prawns and mint and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot in soup bowls, garnished with a few sprigs of fresh mint.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.