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Jamaican Chicken Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant kitchens of Jamaica, Chicken Soup is a beloved dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made with fresh, local ingredients, it is often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions, symbolizing warmth and comfort. Today, variations of this soup can be found globally, as its hearty flavors and spices appeal to many palates.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken thigh
1 lb chicken leg
1 cup pumpkin, diced
1 cup fresh corn, kernels
2 cups carrot, sliced
1/2 cup Jamaican spring onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Jamaican fresh thyme
1 cup green plantain, sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup sweet potato, diced
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 packet pumpkin noodle soup mix

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

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.

1

Remove skin from chicken thighs and legs.

2

Cut pumpkin into small pieces.

3

Prepare fresh corn by using one whole corn.

4

In a large pot, add roughly a quarter pot of water and bring it to a boil.

5

Add corn, carrot, and chicken to the boiling water.

6

Add pumpkin noodle soup mix and chicken seasoning to the pot.

7

Add black pepper and mix well.

8

Cover the pot and let it cook while preparing other vegetables.

9

Chop Jamaican spring onion and add it to the pot.

10

Chop fresh thyme and add it to the pot.

11

Peel and chop half of a green plantain and add it to the pot.

12

Peel and chop two sweet potatoes and add them to the pot.

13

Chop half of a chocho and add it to the pot.

14

Chop a whole white onion and add it to the pot.

15

Crush three cloves of garlic and add them to the pot.

16

Add vegetable stock to the pot with all the ingredients.

17

After 10 to 15 minutes of boiling, add the chopped vegetables and Jamaican cornmeal dumplings to the pot.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringshreddingchopping

Equipment Needed

large potknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Jamaican Chicken Pepper SoupJamaican Chicken Stew

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