African Yam Soup Stew

Name: African Yam Soup Stew
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves; 1-2 tomatoes; 2 tablespoons parsley; 3-4 basil leaves; ½ medium onion cho[[ed; 1 tablespoon chopped ginger; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon bouillon powder; 1 tablespoon green onions; 5 cups of water or more; 1 1/2 -2 pounds yam peeled and cut into medium pieces (sub potatoes); 2 pounds fish (tilapia,snapper, or chicken (thighs, legs)(cleaned and cut into medium pieces)); 1-2 cups sliced carrots; Optional Salt and pepper to taste; ½ scotch bonnet pepper (optional)