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Jamaican Style Pepper Pot Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the indigenous peoples of Jamaica, Pepper Pot Soup is a hearty dish that showcases the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made with spices and local ingredients, it reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cooks. Today, it remains a beloved comfort food, often enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations, with variations found in homes across the Caribbean and beyond.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb pigtail
1 lb chicken foot
3 cloves garlic
4 scallions
1 cup white yam, diced
1 cup coco, diced
1 cup Irish potato, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup chocho, diced
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons thyme
4 cups chicken soup
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup okra, sliced
1 cup kalalo, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon curry
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt

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

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, chicken is often less expensive.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini adds texture, cabbage is budget-friendly.

pimento seeds

💰Cheaper: allspice

Allspice is a common substitute for pimento.

1

Blanch pigtail to remove excess salt.

2

Boil chicken foot in a pot.

3

Add scallion, white yam, coco, Irish potato, celery, carrot, and chocho to the pot.

4

Prepare dumplings (Spinners) using flour and water, then add to the pot.

5

Add boiled pigtail back into the pot.

6

Add thyme and garlic for flavor.

7

Add coconut milk and soup seasoning to the pot.

8

Add whole scotch bonnet pepper and okra based on desired sliminess.

9

Add kalalo (about 1 cup) to the pot.

10

Season with scallion, cumin, curry, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano to taste.

11

Adjust flavors with salt and add coconut oil if desired.

Cooking Techniques

simmering

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Pepper Pot SoupJamaican Pepper Pot Soup

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