West African food features some of the most potent and hearty flavors in the world, and some of the stars of the cuisine just happen to come in the form of soup. The flavors of West African soups include lots of chili peppers, palm oil, fish, yams, peanuts, goat meat and more. While many of these ingredients might seem a bit strange compared to what you’re used to eating, we guarantee they are all delicious. From spicy Nigerian concoctions to hearty dishes from the Ivory Coast, here are 10 west African soups that are sure to fill your belly.

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