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Prawn Soup

Cultural Context

Prawn Soup is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed for its rich flavors and comforting qualities. It reflects the island's abundant seafood and the influence of African, Spanish, and indigenous Arawak cooking traditions. This soup is often served at family gatherings and special occasions, showcasing the warmth of Jamaican hospitality. Today, variations exist globally, with many adapting the recipe to include local ingredients and flavors.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups hot water
2 medium-sized carrots
white onion
spring onion
butter squash
pumpkin
2 cloves garlic
4 large prawns
sweet potato
baby potatoes
Scotch bonnet pepper
fresh thyme
black pepper
Caribbean seasoning
salt-free seasoning

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner and canned tuna is more affordable.

1

Add 3 cups of hot water to the pot.

2

Chop and add 2 medium-sized carrots to the pot.

3

Add chopped white onion and spring onion to the pot.

4

Cut butter squash into chunky pieces and add to the pot.

5

Add chopped pumpkin to the pot.

6

Crush 2 cloves of garlic and add to the pot.

7

Add 4 large prawns to the pot.

8

Add chopped sweet potato and baby potatoes to the pot.

9

Add Scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

10

Add fresh thyme and a little black pepper to the pot.

11

Add Caribbean salt-free seasoning to the pot.

12

Cover the pot and let it simmer.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Shrimp SoupSeafood Soup

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