Chicken Light Soup
Discover the rich, comforting flavors of this soup - a warm and aromatic tomato-based broth simmered with tender chicken, spices, ginger, and chili. Simple, nourishing, and perfect with rice, potatoes, or fufu, this traditional soup brings authentic West African taste to your kitchen.
Updated : 14 November, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Chicken thighs
4
Tomato
1
Onion
2
Garlic
1 tablespoon
Ginger
1
Red chilli pepper
1 tablespoon
Tomato paste
1 teaspoon
Curry
1 teaspoon
Thyme
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
1
Broth cube
5 cup
Water
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Place chicken in a pot. Add salt, pepper, minced garlic, grated ginger, half the chopped onion, curry powder, thyme, and stock cubes. Stir and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes to let the flavors absorb. Add a little water (about 1 cup) and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Blend the tomatoes, remaining onion, and chili with a little water until smooth. Pour the blended mixture into the pot with the chicken. Add 4-5 more cups of water or stock. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
Step 3
Stir in the tomato paste to deepen the flavor and color. Let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender and the soup is slightly reduced.
Step 4
Taste and add more salt, pepper, or chili if needed. The soup should be light but flavorful - not too thick.
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