Pepper Soup

Recipe origin: Ghana

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons cooking oil
• 2 medium onions, quartered
• 1 pound stew beef (chicken may be substituted)
• 2 chili peppers, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure

1. Heat oil in a large pot.
2. Fry onions in a small amount of oil in a skillet for a few minutes.
3. Add beef or chicken to pot and cover with water.
4. Bring to a boil and allow to cook until meat begins to become tender.
5. Reduce heat and add remaining ingredients and seasonings. Stir well.
6. Simmer for ½ hour.

Makes 4 servings.