Ghanaians truly love their soups, and goat meat light soup is one of the all-time favourites enjoyed in many homes.
Among the different soups in Ghanaian cuisine, light soup is the most basic and versatile. It can be prepared with various proteins, and the name usually depends on the protein used. In this recipe, we’re using goat meat — so it becomes goat meat light soup.
Goat meat holds a special place in Ghanaian cooking because of its deep, slightly gamey flavour. That unique taste and aroma is highly cherished, and when paired with the right indigenous spices, it shines even brighter. To bring out the very best flavour, you can use Aftrad Village Kitchen’s Soup Spice Blend (made with 7 West African spices) or our 10 Spice Blend.
The beauty of this soup is in its simplicity — it’s straightforward to make, yet deeply satisfying. With the right spices and a few easy cooking techniques, you’ll have a delicious, authentic goat meat light soup to enjoy with your favourite side — whether it’s fufu, rice, boiled yam, or plantain.
Goat Meat Light Soup
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Fresh Goat Meat goat meat with skin if available
- 1 Tbsp AVK 7 Spice Blend
- 1 Tbsp AVK 10 Spice Blend
- Salt to taste
- 3 Tbsp Green Seasoning Refer to green seasoning recipe
- 1 Medium White Onion
- 4 Large Vine Tomatoes
- 3 Small Carrots
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- Pepper to taste preference
- 2 L Water
Instructions
- In a soup pot season the goat meat with the spices indicated below. Allow to season for 30minutes to 1 hour.1 Tbsp AVK 7 Spice Blend, 1 Tbsp AVK 10 Spice Blend, Salt to taste, 3 Tbsp Green Seasoning, 1.5 kg Fresh Goat Meat
- Start to cook the soup by steaming on a gentle heat. Steam the goat meat in it's own juices. Add extra water if necessary.
- 15 -30 minutes into the steaming, add in the rest of the ingredients indicated below.1 Medium White Onion, 4 Large Vine Tomatoes, 3 Small Carrots, 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste, Pepper to taste preference
- Once the added vegetables have softened (usually within 15 minutes), take them out and blend till very smooth. Pour the blended vegetables back into the soup pot.
- Add in the extra water, stir and let it come to a rolling boil. Then turn down the heat to a gentle simmer.2 L Water
- Once the soup is cooked, there will be pockets of oil on the surface, the consistency of the soup would have thickened up and there will be a level difference on the inside of the pot rim.
- Check and correct the flavour of the soup with salt if needed.
- Swerve the soup warm with your favourite accompaniment.
