The Best Jamaican Gungo Peas Soup | Jamaican Food | Must Try | Come Cook With Me

gungo peas

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Chickpeas provide a similar texture and protein content.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity.

allspice

🥗Healthier: mixed spices

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Mixed spices can mimic the flavor profile.

Add water and garlic to a pot and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add chicken legs and let them boil.

Peel the chayote, coco, and squash while the chicken boils.

Add half of the squash to the pot to boil and mash out.

After 15-20 minutes, peel the remaining squash and add it to the pot.

Cut the chayote and coco into small pieces and add them to the pot.

Add the pigeon peas to the pot and let it simmer.

Transfer to a larger pressure cooker if needed due to fullness.

Add carrots and let it simmer.

Add okra, scallion, and thyme to the pot.

Stir in the pumpkin and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Add vegetable stock and mix well.

Let it simmer for another 15-20 minutes until ready.

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