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Guyanese Chicken Foot & Pumpkin Soup

Cultural Context

Guyanese Chicken Foot & Pumpkin Soup is a beloved dish in Guyana, often enjoyed for its comforting qualities and rich flavors. Traditionally made with chicken feet, which are a source of collagen, the soup is hearty and nourishing. Pumpkin adds a natural sweetness and vibrant color, making it a staple during family gatherings and special occasions. This dish showcases the use of local ingredients and reflects the culinary heritage of Guyana, where soups are a common part of the diet. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean, adapting to available ingredients and personal preferences.

GuyaneseGYmain
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken feet
2 cups pumpkin
1/2 cup shallots
1 cup celery
1 tablespoon thyme
1 cup onion
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 cup bell pepper
2 medium carrots
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 medium sweet plantain
1 cup cassava
1 cup sweet potato
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
8 cups water

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

chicken feet

💰Cheaper: chicken wings

Chicken wings are more accessible and provide a similar texture.

pumpkin

💰Cheaper: butternut squash

Butternut squash is often less expensive and has a similar flavor profile.

1

Introduce the dish and ingredients.

2

Put a pot of water on the stove and add pumpkin to boil for 15-20 minutes.

3

After 15 minutes, mash some of the pumpkin in the pot.

4

Add sweet plantain, cassava, and sweet potato to the boiling pumpkin.

5

Season chicken feet with black pepper, chili powder, and all-purpose seasoning, and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

6

Heat oil in a pan and fry the seasoned chicken feet until cooked.

7

Add the fried chicken feet to the pot with the pumpkin and other ingredients.

8

Break up two seasoning cubes and add to the pot, stirring to combine.

9

Add more chili powder, all-purpose seasoning, and black pepper to taste.

10

Prepare dumplings by mixing flour, sugar, butter, and salt, then adding water to form a dough.

11

Roll the dough into balls to make dumplings and add them to the pot.

12

Let the soup boil for another 15-20 minutes until everything is cooked through.

13

Plate the soup and taste it on camera.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsstirring spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

sulfites

Also Known As

Chicken Foot SoupPumpkin Soup

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