A Hearty Caribbean Soup

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are a nutritious alternative, and canned beans save time.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with lower intensity, while bell peppers add sweetness.

Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened.

Stir in chopped scallion, green seasoning, chicken bullion, and complete seasoning.

Add fresh turkey neck and cook until browned.

Incorporate plantain and yuca, cooking for a few minutes.

Pour in 8 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add kale and chicken soup mix; reduce heat and simmer until turkey neck is tender.

For dumplings, mix flour, corn meal, butter, sugar, salt, and water to form a dough; knead until smooth.

Roll dumplings and drop into the pot 10 minutes before soup is done.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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