Jamaican Saturday Soup/Chicken Soup

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

corn

🥗Healthier: peas

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Peas are lower in calories, while frozen corn is often cheaper.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while rice is cost-effective.

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: canned pumpkin

Butternut squash is nutritious, while canned pumpkin is budget-friendly.

Heat water in a large pot over medium heat until boiling.

Add chicken thighs and cook until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove chicken and let cool; shred into bite-sized pieces.

Add chopped carrots, yams, sweet potato, green banana, and potato to the pot.

Stir in chopped onion, spring onions, thyme, and pimento berries.

Season with salt and chicken seasoning to taste.

Simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Return shredded chicken to the pot and add corn on the cob.

Cook until corn is tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Add dumpling ingredients to the pot and cook until dumplings are done.

Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with additional spring onions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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