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Jamaican Chicken Foot Soup

Cultural Context

Jamaican Chicken Foot Soup is a beloved dish in Jamaica, often enjoyed for its rich flavors and nourishing qualities. Traditionally made with chicken feet, which are rich in collagen, this soup is a staple in many Jamaican households, especially during colder months. It reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cooking, utilizing every part of the chicken. Today, variations exist, and the soup is enjoyed by many outside of Jamaica, celebrated for its hearty and comforting nature.

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6 servings
Servings4
8 cups water
1 cup pumpkin, cubed
2 lbs chicken foot
1 cup spinners (dumplings)
1 lb yellow yam, diced
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 cup dasheen, diced
1 lb sweet potato, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons thyme, fresh
1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
1 tablespoon pimento berries
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup flour

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

1

Add water to the pot.

2

Add pumpkin from the backyard.

3

Add chicken foot to the pot.

4

Cover and allow to cook down.

5

Optionally add scotch bonnet pepper or garlic and bring to a boil.

6

Add spinners (dumplings) made from flour, salt, and water.

7

Add yellow yam, carrots, and dasheen to the pot.

8

Optionally add sweet potato if available.

9

Add more pumpkin if the first batch has crushed.

10

Combine all ingredients well.

11

Optionally add onion, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper for flavor.

12

Add pimento berries if available.

13

Add cockt mix and combine well.

14

Allow the soup to cook down until thickened.

15

Taste and adjust seasoning with all-purpose seasoning if needed.

16

Cover and let cook until finished, then serve hot.

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknife

Dietary

pescatarian

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