Island Girl's version of Jamaican Chicken Soup

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.

Boil the chicken for about 35 minutes.

Remove the pumpkin seeds from boiling water after 2 hours.

Puree the pumpkin seeds and skin to add to the soup later.

Add yam and all vegetables to the pot after the chicken is cooked.

Add the whole habanera chili for fragrance, not heat.

Slice turnips and chop onion, then add them to the pot along with celery and carrots.

Let the mixture simmer slowly until some water goes down.

Sauté shitake mushrooms with garlic salt and black pepper, then add to the soup after cooking until somewhat crispy.

Mix 2.5 cups of flour with 3/4 cup of water, herbs, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic salt, and turmeric for dough.

Add spicy Grace chicken noodle soup to the pot, adjusting salt as needed.

Puree the remaining pumpkin and pumpkin seeds to add to the soup.

Add sautéed shitake mushrooms and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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