Chicken Soup The (Jamaican Cooking) | Recipes By Chef Ricardo

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice has similar acidity, and vinegar is often cheaper and shelf-stable.

pimento seeds

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Allspice mimics the flavor, while mixed spices can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut 1 kilo of pumpkin into small pieces.

Cut 1 kilo of chicken into pieces and wash it thoroughly.

Put a pot of water on the stove to boil.

Add the pumpkin and chicken to the boiling water.

Let the chicken and pumpkin boil for about 12-13 minutes.

Prepare dumplings and add them to the pot.

After 5 minutes, prepare additional vegetables: carrots, potatoes, green banana, plantain, thyme, scallions, white onion, and garlic.

Add all the prepared vegetables to the pot.

Add chicken flavor bouillon and pumpkin soup mix to the pot and stir well.

Add a little chicken seasoning for flavor.

Cover the pot and let it boil for another 15 minutes.

Add a small amount of unsalted butter for flavor and stir.

Let the soup cook for an additional 20 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary.

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