How to Make REAL Jamaican Chicken Soup 🇯🇲 | Easy Step-by-Step Recipe

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.

Wash and cut up chicken feet and chicken back.

Chop up pimento berries and garlic, using about 4 to 6 pimento berries.

Add chicken feet to a large pot first as they are tougher than chicken back.

Add chicken back to the pot after the chicken feet.

Add chopped pumpkin, celery, and potatoes to the pot.

Cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Prepare dumplings by mixing 2 cups of all-purpose flour and ½ cup of refined cornmeal.

Add dumpling mixture to the pot.

Season the soup with scallions and scotch bonnet pepper to taste.

Cover the pot and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes to blend flavors.

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