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MEATLESS MONDAY Jamaican Style Soup Recipe! Jamaica Soup Meatless Monday!!

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Jamaican Style Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant island of Jamaica, Jamaican Style Soup reflects the country's rich culinary heritage, blending influences from African, Spanish, and indigenous Taino cultures. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting meal during family gatherings or festive occasions, this soup showcases the use of fresh, local ingredients and bold spices. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, with variations appearing in Caribbean communities worldwide, each adding their unique twist to this hearty dish.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 cups water
2 cups carrots, diced
2 cups potatoes, diced
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons thyme, dried
1/2 cup scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon pimento seeds
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
2 cups dumplings
1 green bell pepper, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

dumplings

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: pasta

Quinoa adds protein while pasta is often cheaper.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

White pepper has a similar flavor profile with less heat.

corn

🥗Healthier: peas

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Peas are lower in calories and can be less expensive.

1

Heat olive oil in a medium sized Dutch oven.

2

Add garlic and sauté briefly.

3

Add chopped carrots and celery to the pot and stir.

4

Add chopped potatoes and continue to stir.

5

Season with black pepper and all-purpose seasoning.

6

Add vegetable stock and hot water to the pot.

7

Mix in pumpkin soup mix and stir well.

8

Add red kidney beans and Scotch bonnet pepper for flavor.

9

Simmer until vegetables are tender.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringshreddingchopping

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Jamaican Chicken SoupJamaican Pea Soup

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