Caribbean Soup Base | Food Designer Arlene

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a similar texture.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with lower intensity, while banana pepper is milder.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be made easily.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

Add yellow split peas to the pot.

Add peeled and seeded pumpkin and carrot to the pot.

Pour enough water to just cover the ingredients.

Boil the ingredients until soft, adding water as needed for desired consistency.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary