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Red Peas Soup With Beef | Jamaican Style | Lesson #18 | Morris Time Cooking

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Red Peas Soup With Beef

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Red Peas Soup With Beef is a hearty dish often enjoyed in homes across the island. Traditionally made with red kidney beans, it reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cooking, transforming simple ingredients into a comforting meal. This soup is particularly popular during festive occasions and family gatherings, showcasing the rich flavors of the Caribbean. Today, variations exist, with some opting for chicken or vegetarian versions to accommodate different dietary preferences.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup red kidney beans
1 lb salt beef
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper
4 scallions
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon pimento
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups water
1 medium sweet potato
1 medium yam
2 tablespoons beef soup mix
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while milk is more affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, and pork is often less expensive than beef.

1

Soak red kidney beans overnight in 4 cups of water to rehydrate.

2

Soak salt beef in water for about 20 minutes to reduce excess salt.

3

Add soaked salt beef to a pot and bring to a boil.

4

After about 40 minutes of cooking, add dumplings made from flour, salt, and water.

5

Add sweet potatoes and yams to the pot and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

6

Add coconut cream and beef soup mix, then allow to simmer for about 10 more minutes.

7

Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper, all-purpose seasoning, fresh thyme, scallions, and Scotch Bonnet pepper.

8

Cook for an additional 20 minutes to achieve desired consistency.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringchoppingseasoning

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Red Peas SoupBeef and Red Peas Soup

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